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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Marko Vazquez
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still enjoyable. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tea cakes, but this one was really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the cake was moist and fluffy.
Chaana Saqi
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a tea party or a special occasion. It's also a great gift for friends and family.
Nure Ali
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a delicious and festive treat for the holidays.
Ali Don Ali Khan
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this cake. The Earl Grey tea, cocoa, and pears all work together perfectly.
Cimmy John
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Hilina Negus
[email protected]This cake was a bit too complicated to make, but it was worth it in the end. The flavors were amazing!
Golu Yadav
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they all loved it! It was a great way to use up some leftover pears.
Abu Hosen
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my tea party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture.
SK SHOHEL 465
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect combination of spices. I will definitely be making this again.
Henry Osmansesay
[email protected]This cake was dense and flavorful, but it was a bit dry. I think it would have been better with a little more moisture. Otherwise, it was a good cake.
Kallol Barua
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still enjoyable. The Earl Grey tea flavor was very prominent, which I liked. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Sarah Norman
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tea cakes, but this one changed my mind! The combination of spices, cocoa, and pears was unique and delicious. The cake was also very moist and flavorful.
Tarryn Whittle
[email protected]This tea cake was a delightful treat! The flavors of the Earl Grey tea, cocoa, and pears blended perfectly, creating a moist and flavorful cake. I especially enjoyed the crunchy topping, which added a nice textural contrast.