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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SHOHID NUR
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cakes, but this one was an exception. The candied pecans and brown butter pears were a delicious combination. The cake was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Clifford Palmer
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The candied pecans and brown butter pears were the perfect addition. The cake was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
M Rizwan Bhatti
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The candied pecans and brown butter pears were a nice touch. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes sweet cakes.
Sanneh Alfusainey
[email protected]I loved this cake! The candied pecans and brown butter pears were a delicious combination. The cake was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
NHLANHLENI VIVIAN ZONDI
[email protected]This cake was beautiful and delicious! I made it for a special occasion and it was a hit. The candied pecans and brown butter pears were the perfect addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Salley Sandugu ali
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious! The candied pecans and brown butter pears added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a simple and delicious dessert.
Arham Zaheer
[email protected]I was disappointed with this cake. It was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I would not recommend this recipe.
Sarah Rimmer
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. The candied pecans and brown butter pears were a nice touch, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes sweet cakes.
Ahsan Ghouri
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! The candied pecans were the perfect addition, and the brown butter pears added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Xamse Yare
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for my daughter's birthday party. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a showstopp
The Aliraza
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of cakes, but this one was exceptional! The candied pecans and brown butter pears added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone lo
Adrenaline Yt
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the moist, tender texture. I will definitely be making this again for my next special occasion.
Benedict Okwufulueze
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the combination of flavors in this cake, but I was pleasantly surprised! The candied pecans and brown butter pears worked together perfectly, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this agai
Jivan Shrestha
[email protected]This cake turned out absolutely delicious! The candied pecans added the perfect amount of sweetness and crunch, and the brown butter pears were a wonderful complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an impressive desse