SPICED POMEGRANATE-PEAR CAKE
This special-occasion pomegranate cake is a delicious combination of tender cake, tart fruit and rich buttercream. It is also beautiful and stays moist for days. -Kelly Koutahi, Moore, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine juice, brown sugar and ginger. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Place pears in a bowl or shallow dish; pour juice mixture over pears and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a small bowl, combine milk and vinegar; let stand 5 minutes until curdled. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beating well after each addition. , Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., Drain pears, reserving marinade; pat dry. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter, 2 tablespoons reserved marinade, vanilla and, if desired, food coloring until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with enough milk to reach spreading consistency., To assemble cake, using a long serrated knife, cut each cake in half horizontally. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; brush with 1/4 cup reserved marinade. Top with 2/3 cup pears. Top with another cake layer; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers, ending with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with 2 cups frosting. Pipe remaining frosting around top and bottom edges. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over top of cake. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 93g carbohydrate (75g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Vi P
[email protected]This cake is a must-try! It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.
Carmen Segundo
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and easy to make.
Yaso
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and beautiful presentation.
Md Rasel Khan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fruit cakes, but this one was a pleasant surprise. The flavors were well-balanced and the cake was very moist.
Samiksha Khand
[email protected]This cake was a breeze to make and it turned out so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again!
Bujji Chinna
[email protected]This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the pomegranate and pear flavors together.
Hussain Broshee
[email protected]The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Marina Franco
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Keaton Long
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this cake. It's a perfect fall dessert.
johnty muthee
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.
Alexis Byers
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the flavor was good.
Abdulla Dariya
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Md julhah Islam
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and moist texture.
PRINCE EZE
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were well-balanced and the cake was moist and fluffy.
Sean Pedro
[email protected]I loved the unique flavor of this cake. The pomegranate and pear flavors were a delightful combination, and the cake was very moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Miroo Janiii
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my holiday party! The flavors of pomegranate and pear complemented each other perfectly, and the cake was moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.