I made this cake a few weeks ago. It is one of those you make and want to eat immediately. I'm not sure where it came from. I found it scribbled in an old notebook, so apologies for the lack of credit. I had to share it though, it was so good!

It was my brother-in-law's birthday and this was just the right cake to bake. It's moist and very fudgey. The pear slices are just gorgeous paired or should I say pear(ed) with the chocolate. What a great combination.

1. Preheat the oven to 180c/160c fan/350f/gas mark 4.
2. Line a 20cm cake tin. I like to use greaseproof inserts, it saves a lot of faffing about.
3. Dissolve the cocoa in the hot water.
4. Sieve the flour into a bowl.
5. Using an electric hand whisk or stand mixer, whisk together the butter, sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
6. Add the eggs, cocoa and flour and whisk until you have a smooth cake batter.
7. Pour the batter into your cake tin and arrange the slices of pear on top.
8. Bake for an hour, insterting a skewer to see if it's ready. If it comes out wet it needs longer, if it is clean the cake is ready.
9. Cool a little in the tin on a baking rack, then carefully remove and leave until completely cool.
10. Enjoy!
    

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