Pear Snacking Cake With Chocolate and Rosemary

For lovers of a not-too-sweet dessert, this cozy snacking cake is for you. Featuring autumnal pear, woodsy rosemary, and chocolate chunks, it’s the ideal slice for anyone who prefers their cake with a savory angle (like test kitchen director Chris Morocco, who, after tasting it, squirreled away a piece for his breakfast the next day). With each bite, the rosemary-sugar-crusted top gives way to a lighter-than-expected interior. This is achieved by whipping the eggs and sugar until they reach a ribbon-like consistency, which adds lots of air into the finished batter. Leave your snacking cake on the counter to cut into throughout the day. It’s great with a cup of coffee, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or with a spoonful of whipped cream or crème fraîche for dessert.