SPICED COCOA AND RED PEAR "EARL GREY TEA CAKE"
Try this cake on a cold, winter night. It will warm you from the inside out. Serve with warm apple cider or your favorite warm winter beverage.
Provided by Tiffany Bannworth
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 34
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, cream sugars, honey, and butter. Then add one at a time and beat for 3 minutes.
- 3. Add dry ingredients and tea, save chocolate chunks, pears, coarse sugar, and cinnamon sugar. Beat until airy.
- 4. Fold in pears and chocolate chunks.
- 5. Take two small, square cake pans. Spray with non-stick spray and dust with cocoa.
- 6. Evenly divide batter into pans. Optionally, you may sprinkle coarse sugar and cinnamon sugar on the top of the batter of one pan. DO NOT STIR. This will be the layer that goes atop.
- 7. Place in oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- 8. Remove cake and cool completely.
- 9. To make frosting that goes only sandwiched in between the two layers, melt chocolate for 60 seconds or a little more if need in a microwave safe bowl.
- 10. In a mixing bowl, cream the rest of the frosting ingredients for 3 minutes. Then mix in chocolate. Beat for additional minute.
- 11. Place in freezer until it becomes the consistency of a stiff, creamy mousse.
- 12. After both are cooled, spread atop bottom layer and place top layer on. If you make your topping ahead of time, squirt some chocolate on the bottom layer too.
- 13. To make topping, again microwave chocolate 10 seconds at a time as not to burn.
- 14. Beat the rest of the ingredients save almonds thoroughly and mix in melted chocolate. Then chill in fridge to thicken.
- 15. Place in small squirt bottle or just drizzle with spoon over the top of cake in a zig zag formation. Drizzle almonds atop.
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[email protected]This is one of my favorite cake recipes. The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I love serving this cake with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Matiullah gaming
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was moist and fluffy. I loved the addition of the Earl Grey tea, which gave the cake a unique and sophisticated flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Chanty Williams
[email protected]I was really looking forward to trying this cake, but I was disappointed. The cake was dry and the flavor was bland. I think I will try a different recipe next time.
Charles Ankomah
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time. Otherwise, the cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious.
Mhamd Lostnk
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious. However, I found the instructions to be a bit confusing. I think it would be helpful to include more detailed instructions for beginner bakers.
Ron Harvey
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The flavor was bland and the texture was dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this cake again.
Irene Warren l
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. The combination of spices, cocoa, and Earl Grey tea is just perfect. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the glaze adds a touch of sweetness and shine. I love serving this cake with fresh
MOUREEN MOMO
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavor was delicious and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Amy stole Jess's Phone
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was moist and fluffy. I loved the addition of the Earl Grey tea, which gave the cake a unique and sophisticated flavor. I will definitely be making this cake agai
Laquita Martin
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this cake again for future potlucks and parties.
Harun Mahmmud
[email protected]This cake was a big hit with my family and friends. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.
Brenda Jill
[email protected]I loved how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner baker, I was able to make this cake without any problems. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find.
NoRegrets Films
[email protected]This cake was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The spiced cocoa and red pear gave it a unique and delicious taste, while the Earl Grey tea added a subtle floral note. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the glaze added a touch of sweetness