Have you tried the Bittersweet chocolate and pear cake on Smitten Kitchen?
Here is the link to it.
http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/bittersweet-chocolate-and-pear-cake/#more-1841
I made it this morning. I really liked it. It is very chocolaty. I'm not sure how to describe the texture. I'm trying to compare it to something, but at a loss for words. It is very good. My friend said you would find this was the kind of dessert you find at a nice upscale restaurant. I did serve hers warm.
If you have tried it give me your thoughts of it.