Rosalba Cake

Rosalba Cake - Quick Dessert with Caramelized Pears

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Number of servings: 8

I present to you a delicious and elegant recipe: Rosalba Cake, a quick and easy dessert that combines the fluffy texture of the base with the irresistible flavor of caramelized pears. It is perfect for special occasions or simply to pamper the family on an ordinary day. Let's get started!

Ingredients for the base:
- 250 g flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 packet (10 g) baking powder
- 150 g butter (at room temperature)
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 100 ml milk (you can also use plant-based milk for a vegan version)

Ingredients for caramelized pears:
- 3 large, ripe but firm pears
- 100 g sugar
- 50 g butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

For the glaze:
- 200 g whipped cream (or cooking cream)
- 50 g dark chocolate, melted (for decoration)

Step 1: Preparing the base
Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the salt and baking powder. This mixture will ensure a fluffy texture for the base. In another bowl, beat the butter with the granulated sugar until fluffy and light in color. Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating them well after each. Continue with the flour mixture, adding it gradually, alternating with the milk, until you obtain a homogeneous composition.

Step 2: Baking the base
Pour the mixture into a cake pan (approximately 24 cm in diameter), greased with butter and dusted with flour. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the base cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Caramelizing the pears
Meanwhile, prepare the caramelized pears. Peel the pears and slice them thinly. In a skillet, melt the sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it turns golden caramel. Add the butter and cinnamon, stirring until completely melted. Add the pear slices and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they become soft and coated with caramel. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 4: Assembling the cake
Once the base has completely cooled, cut it into two equal halves. Place the first half on a serving platter, add a generous layer of caramelized pears, then place the other half of the base on top. Cover the cake with whipped cream, using a spatula to achieve an even appearance. For an extra touch of elegance, drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the cake.

Serving suggestion: Serve the Rosalba Cake cold, decorated with a few slices of pear and a drizzle of leftover caramel from the skillet. This quick dessert will surely impress your guests!

Possible variations: You can add caramelized nuts or almonds for an extra texture or replace the pears with apples or peaches, depending on the season. Additionally, for a more exotic touch, you can add a bit of grated ginger to the caramelized pear mixture.

Enjoy every slice of this Rosalba Cake and let yourself be carried away by its unique flavors!

 Ingredients: Base I: 60g flour, 170g butter at room temperature, 130g white sugar, 140g brown sugar, 1 packet baking powder, 1 packet vanilla sugar, 1 egg, 1 yolk, a pinch of salt, 200g chocolate chips. Base II: 200g powdered sugar, 250g butter or margarine, 1 packet vanilla sugar, 4 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 270g flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 40g cocoa, 500g apples. Mint cream: 375ml milk, 2 yolks, 75g sugar, 40g flour, vanilla sugar, 2 1/2 tablespoons mint syrup. Nutella cream: 500ml milk, 2 eggs, 100g flour, 100g sugar, 250g Nutella.