International Chardonnay Day

Recipe for International Chardonnay Day

To celebrate International Chardonnay Day, we've created a recipe that pairs perfectly with a glass of buttery Chardonnay. Introducing our French-inspired Chardonnay Cake with Caramelized Pears and Walnuts! This moist and flavorful cake is infused with the richness of Chardonnay, while the caramelized pears and crunchy walnuts add a delightful textural contrast. So, grab a glass of your favorite Chardonnay and indulge in this decadent dessert.

Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Cooking Method: Baking

Category: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Yield: 8-10 servings

Suitable For Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups
• Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups
• Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup
• Chardonnay wine: 1/2 cup
• Large eggs: 2
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
• Salt: 1/2 tsp
• Baking powder: 1 1/2 tsp
• Pear, peeled and sliced: 2
• Walnuts, chopped: 1/2 cup

Materials

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula
• 9-inch round cake pan
• Baking sheet
• Skillet

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and whisk until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Chardonnay wine, eggs, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the sliced pears and chopped walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. While the cake is baking, caramelize the pears in a skillet with a tablespoon of butter and a pinch of salt until golden brown.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve the cake with caramelized pears and a pour of your favorite Chardonnay!