PECAN-YOGURT APPLE CAKE WITH STAR ANISE CARAMEL SAUCE
Steps:
- For the Apples: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In an oven proof skillet or non-stick pan, melt butter over low-medium heat and stir in sugar. Arrange apples, pretty side down (like a tart tatin) and distribute pecans on top and within the apples. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes until caramel is golden brown and apples are tender in the middle. Pour batter* on apples and carefully spread leaving a slight border of apples with no batter, (this will help in de-molding the cake). Place on a tray and bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until cake is golden-brown and delicious and a tester comes out with some crumbs stuck to it. Cool on a rack 15 minutes before de-molding on a large plate.
- For the Batter: Mix the first 4 dry ingredients together. In a mixer with a paddle on high speed, cream the butter with the sugar until pale in color and fluffy. Add the vanilla, ginger and 1 egg and incorporate. Add the second egg and incorporate well. Add the yogurt, mix well, then turn mixer to slow and add the dry mix. Mix only until combined, do not over mix.
- For the Star Anise Caramel Sauce: In a pan, gently heat the star anise with the calvados until a 50 percent reduction is achieved. Remove star anise. In a non-reactive, thick pan, mix sugar and water together and bring up to a simmer on medium heat. Cook until golden brown, then slowly add the infused calvados. Mix well then whisk in the cream. Be careful, mixture will boil rapidly. Reserve warm.
- PLATING Slice the cake and place on a plate. Drizzle caramel sauce all over. May serve with some whipped cream if desired.
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Dhugo Juga
[email protected]This cake was a disaster. It didn't rise properly and the caramel sauce was too thick.
Barbara Richards
[email protected]I didn't like the flavor of the star anise in the caramel sauce.
Aman Andrea
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the caramel sauce helped.
Morgan Lux
[email protected]I had some trouble with the caramel sauce, but the cake itself was very good.
Royale Chelsea
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the caramel sauce was delicious.
Mohamed Taher Mohamed
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this cake. The star anise caramel sauce is a perfect complement.
Abcde Zyx
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Sonjid Kumar
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always impressive.
M GamingYt (M gaming Yt)
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The apples and pecans add a nice texture. The caramel sauce is also amazing.
Redeat Wesen
[email protected]Delicious! I made this cake for my family and they loved it. The caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Sumet Roy
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a bundt pan and it came out perfect. The caramel sauce is a must-try!
Ssekidde Alex
[email protected]I love how moist and flavorful this cake is. The yogurt and apples keep it from being too dry, and the pecans add a nice crunch. The caramel sauce is also delicious.
Botshelo Mogotsi
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of pecans, yogurt, and apples was divine, and the star anise caramel sauce took it to the next level. I will definitely be making this again.