
The nut obsession in my family runs deep! I never knew how far the love for pistachios would go until much to my surprise, it started showing up on our grocery list every week. It took me back to a wonderful memory of when we were treated with an amazing tasting cake by dear old dad-in-law - who sure knows his way around the kitchen from time to time!
He showed us that pears and pistachios are the yin-yangs of cakes–a symphony in sweet harmony. The pistachios have a nutty flavor and the pears are juicy and delicious. Together, they make a cake that’s yummy and special! Naturally, I had to have the recipe so I could make it my own; giving it my family’s personal stamp of approval!
An epic bake-off was about to begin and it certainly didn’t disappoint! I’d crafted a chocolatey, pistachio, and pear cake that had even the fussiest of taste buds marveling. Then someone in the room made an incredible suggestion - why not top this masterpiece with something coffee flavored? So instead of the chocolate ganache topping from the original recipe, we opted for something more refined: cream cheese frosting flavored with coffee. An absolute stroke of genius if I do say so myself… Needless to say, there wasn’t much cake left when our taste buds got hold of it.
This cake was initially made with a round-shaped tin and would last up to seven days in an airtight container at room temperature. However, after introducing my cheese frosting, preserving the cake became difficult because it would become much too dense when refrigerated. The simplest solution was to divide the cake slices and cover them with cheese-frosting prior to serving. Yet, I sought a more effortless approach; thus, turning the whole thing into a loaf became my go-to strategy! Not only is it relatively petite in size but also it’s almost guaranteed that this delectable dessert will be gone within 48 hours!
Treat yourself to a truly indulgent experience and make this scrumptious cake for your next special occasion! Every bite will be like a little piece of heaven, with juicy pears, luscious chocolate chips, creamy cheese frosting, and a hint of coffee. Don’t wait too long - it’s best enjoyed fresh outta the oven!
Ingredients
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Tips
If pistachios aren’t your cup of tea, almonds and hazelnuts are delicious alternatives!
If you intend to save the cake for later, be sure to store the cream cheese frosting in your refrigerator and the cake itself in an airtight container at room temperature.
To simplify things, you can top this off with a dusting of icing sugar instead of the mascarpone frosting for a more effortless yet tasty result.
Directions
You will need about 1 hour 10 minutes to make 10 servings of this recipe, which has approximately 542 calories each. Make sure you have all the ingredients and follow these 12 simple steps. If you have any questions, send me an email and I’d be more than happy to help!

Place the pistachios onto a baking tray and bake them in an oven preheated to 180ºC (350ºF) for 8 minutes.

Place the sugar and butter in a food processor, blending on high for four minutes until it becomes fluffy.

Next, stir in the eggs, vanilla extract, and brandy until all of the ingredients are evenly blended together.

Carefully sift together the flour and baking powder, then stir them into the mixture until everything is combined.

Place the roasted pistachios in a food processor and give them two to three pulses - just enough to lightly break them down.

Cut the pear into bite-sized cubes and add them to a bowl alongside the chocolate chips. Generously sprinkle a tablespoon of flour over them and mix everything gently.

Blend half of the crushed roasted pistachios into your cake batter and reserve the rest to garnish.

Gently fold the chocolate chips and pears into the cake batter with a spatula, being careful not to mash up the pears.

Pour the cake batter into the loaf pan and bake it in a heated oven set to 170ºC (340ºF) for 50 minutes.
Watch it step-by-step!
Pistachio and Pear Loaf Cake
My family has an obsession with pistachios that dates back to a magical memory of the pistachio and pear cake my father-in-law is famously renowned for.
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Wow! This looks truly amazing. The combination of pistachios and pears makes me drool! Definitely trying it…

I’m drooling all over this… 🤤
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