THREE-TIER CANDIED-PECAN CAKE WITH BROWN-BUTTER PEARS
This cake can be made in advance, but we love it when the filling is warm and syrupy. If you have about 20 minutes to make the filling just before assembling the cake, go for it.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield Makes one 8-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Candy the pecans: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss toasted pecans with butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring to coat halfway through, until toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Make the cake: Butter three 8-inch round cake pans, and dust with flour, tapping out excess. Sift flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a bowl. Beat butter and 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Stir in candied pecans.
- Beat egg whites in a clean bowl with a mixer on high speed until frothy. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the batter using a rubber spatula. Fold in remaining egg whites in 2 additions.
- Divide batter among pans. Bake until cakes are set and a toothpick inserted into the center of each comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Turn out cakes onto racks, and let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the pear filling: Brown butter in a skillet over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Cook pears, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6 minutes.
- Make the bourbon whipped cream: Whisk cream, bourbon, and confectioners' sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Trim tops of cakes to create a level surface using a serrated knife. Transfer 1 cake to a platter. Spread half the pears over the top. Top with another cake. Spread remaining pears over the top. Top with remaining cake. Spread whipped cream over the top. Garnish with chopped pecans.
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VoidParadox
[email protected]This cake is a masterpiece!
Yubam Chaudhary
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Keasari maya Bista
[email protected]This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Caleb Abdul
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!
Sabawoon Khan
[email protected]This cake is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
sani ahmed
[email protected]I'm going to try making this cake for my next dinner party.
Zaali. Larra
[email protected]This cake is so delicious, I could eat it every day!
Gerda Sarv
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cake didn't rise very much.
Beati Alemu
[email protected]I think this cake would be even better with a chocolate ganache frosting.
tanu khan
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make up for it.
Th Vai
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this cake again. It's a new favorite!
Milk Man
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious!
Chris Bendeler
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, so I substituted apples instead. The cake still turned out great!
salman saeed
[email protected]I had some trouble finding candied pecans, but I was able to make my own using the recipe provided.
Murtaza Raufiii
[email protected]The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference.
Taslim Adenuga
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.
Ivan Bagaga
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge success! The kids loved the candied pecans and the pears.
Nicole MITCHELL
[email protected]The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a baking novice like me. The cake turned out perfectly!
MOHAMMAD SRABON
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!
kausar kausar
[email protected]This cake is absolutely divine! The candied pecans add a delightful crunch and sweetness, while the brown butter pears provide a rich and flavorful complement. The cake itself is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is smooth and creamy. I highly recom