Chocolate & Pear Cake

Although it is January and we should be pearing back (sorry!) on sweets and treats, as the month draws to a close it really does feel like we have earned a little indulgence. In my healthy eating endeavours I stocked up on pears which are in abundance at this time of year and needless to say they found their way into a very simple but delicious dessert. Having just returned from a trip to Rome,