Chocolate-Pear Crunch Cake

Prepare the Crust:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.

Make the Cake:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, mixing until just combined.

Assemble the Cake:

Pour half of the batter over the cooled crust. Arrange the pear slices evenly over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top.

Prepare the Topping:

In a small bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, brown sugar, and melted butter. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cake batter.

Bake the Cake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove the springform ring and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: 10 servings