Chocolate Mousse Pear Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan with parchment paper. Do not butter.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour and cocoa powder. Set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer for about 10 minutes or until the mixture triples in volume and forms a ribbon as it falls from the beaters.

4. 4

   Sift the dry ingredients over the egg mixture and gently fold in with a spatula or whisk. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.

5. 5

   Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan. Do not unmould the cake.