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Brown Butter Pear Cake

September 4, 2014 by Shari Eckstrom 36 Comments

Brown Butter Pear Cake

 NURTURING OURSELVES

I love to travel, business or pleasure it all gets me excited. Today I am 20,000+ feet in the air; rocketing towards sunny California and loving every minute of it. A plane delay; it doesn’t faze me. A seating area so small, my knees hit my chest; piece of cake (Brown Butter Pear Cake as a matter of fact).  The important thing here is I’m on my way to somewhere. Adventure awaits and I couldn’t be happier.

This trip will be a short one, filled with mostly dry, ”I can’t keep my eyes open any longer,” type meetings.  No matter, a change of scenery is just what the doctor ordered and I am looking forward to some spectacular dining in the evenings.

Brown Butter Pear Cake Sometimes in life what’s needed is a new perspective. With all the blogging, putting away produce, and daily tasks I have lost a bit of sight on what’s important. I was in need of an opportunity to step outside my normal routine and reset. These little jaunts work perfectly for me, but I realize not everyone has this as an option. The trick then is to figure out what works for you, make a plan and then follow it. This could be as simple as a lunch or dinner out with the girls or a trip to the hair salon all by your lonesome.

Whatever the plan, be sure to take a few moments to nurture yourself. When you are at peace and feel your needs are met it will be much easier to give to others.

Brown Butter Pear Cake BROWN BUTTER PEAR CAKE

I set about making this delicious cake with one thing in mind; making it healthy. Fresh pears were a great place to start. I substituted all the processed foods for whole foods and love how it turned out.  If you’re looking for a cake with a beautiful presentation, slightly sweet with a lovely Bourbon brown butter flavor, this one’s for you. Feel free to dust with a touch of powdered sugar or add a dollop of sweetened fresh whip cream to top it off, if something sweeter is what you desire. 

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Brown Butter Pear Cake
 
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 2 partially ripe pears, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 tbsp chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1-1/2 sticks unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 tbsp Bourbon (or apple juice), divided
  • ¾ cup unrefined pure cane sugar (or brown sugar)
  • ½ tsp sea salt, divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp whole wheat white flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Butter and flour a 9 inch spring form pan.
  3. Place pear slices in bottom of the spring form pan in fanning fruit out in a circle.
  4. Sprinkle with the tbsp of chopped crystallized ginger. Set aside.
  5. In a medium skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  6. Stir continually until the milk solids bubble up and turn a golden brown color.
  7. Pour into a small bowl, making sure to get all the brown buttery buts.
  8. Place browned butter in the freezer to cool and solidify. About 20-25 minutes.
  9. While waiting for browned butter to solidify, wipe out pan used to brown butter and melt and additional 4 tablespoons of butter.
  10. Add 2 tbsp bourbon (or apple juice), ¼ cup unrefined cane sugar (or light brown sugar) and ¼ tsp sea salt.
  11. Stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
  12. Spoon the sauce over the pears, tapping the pan on the counter to evenly distribute.
  13. Stir together the flour, baking powder and remaining ¼ tsp sea salt, set aside.
  14. In medium sized mixing bowl add the remaining 4 tbsp of butter, the 4 tbsp of solidified browned butter, 2 tbsp Bourbon and the remaining ½ cup of unrefined sugar. Mix on medium-low speed until creamy, 2-3 minutes.
  15. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until each egg is incorporated.
  16. By hand stir in wet and dry ingredients a little at a time, alternating as you go and only until ingredients have all been incorporated. (this helps to keep the cake tender).
  17. Spoon the batter over top of the pears and tap the pan on the counter to help spread the batter evenly..
  18. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center..
  19. Cool cake for about 10 minutes before running a knife along the edge of the cake. Inverting onto a platter and remove spring form siding. Allow cake to cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar or add a dollop of fresh whole whipped cream prior to serving.
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 Adapted from Simply Scratch: Gingered Pear + Brown Butter Upside Down Cake

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25 days of Christmas Cookies: Day 23 – Chocolate and Vanilla Cake Balls

December 22, 2013 by Shari Eckstrom Leave a Comment

There’s nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with chocolate.  ~Linda Grayson, “The Pickwick Papers”

We had one of our several Christmas dinners last night with the family. This year I prepared the dinner and asked everyone else to bring dessert. My husband’s oldest daughter brought Chocolate and Vanilla Cake Balls after hearing that her father had never had the pleasure of tasting a cake ball.  They were delicious, and the recipe is so simple and easy, I had to feature them in today’s post for a last minute quick treat to throw together for Christmas.

 25 Days of Christmas Cookies

Day 23 – Chocolate and Vanilla Cake Balls

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 23 - Chocolate and Vanilla Cake Balls

Day 22 – No-Bake Paleo Almond Joy Bites

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 22 - No-Bake Paleo Almond Joy Bites

Day 21 – Popcorn Snowmen

25 Days of Christmas Cookies:Day 21 - Popcorn Snowmen

 Day 20 –Gluten Free Almond and Pecan Sandies

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 20 - Gluten Free Almond and Pecan Sandies

Day 19 – Flourless German Chocolate Cake Cookies

  25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 19- Flourless German Chocolate Cake Cookies

Day 18 – Black and White Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 18 - Black and White Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies

Day 17 – Snickerdoodle Bars

25 Day of Christmas Cookies: Day 17 - Snickerdoodle Bars

Day 16 – Melting Moments

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 16 - Melting Moments

Day 15 – Chocolaty Melting Snowmen

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 15 - Chocolaty Melting Snowmen

Day 14 – Big Soft Ginger Cookies

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 14 - Big Soft Ginger Cookies

Day 13 – White Chocolate and Coconut Sandwich Cookies

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 13 - White Chocolate and Coconut Sandwich Cookies

Day 12 – Peanut Butter Cookies

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 12 - Peanut-Butter-Cookies

Day 11 – Macadamia Nut Dream Bars

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 11 - Macadamia Nut Dream Bars

Day 10 – Coconut Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 10- Coconut Macaroons Dipped In Chocolate

Day 9 – Chocolate-Espresso Snowcaps

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 9 - Chocolate-Espresso Snowcaps

Day 8 – Florentines

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 8 - Florentines

 Day 7 – Chai Gingerbread Men

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 7 - Chai Ginger Bread Men

Day 6 – Peppermint Stick Cookies

Candy-Cane-cookies

Day 5 – Chocolate Dipped Pistachio Crescents

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 5 - Chocolate Dipped Pistachio Crescents are a small nod to a simpler time.  Buttery crescents that melt in your mouth, dipped in rich chocolate and covered in nuts. It doesn't get much better than that.

Day 4 – Lemon Cardamom Wreaths

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 4 - Lemon Cardamom Wreaths. I love the simplicity of flavors in this cookie. The cardamom and lemon play well together, giving a wonderful citrus flavor in every bite, and every time I open the container of cookies, the spicy fragrant aroma greets me with the certainty of Christmas.

Day 3 –  Black and White Peppermint Bars 

25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 3 - Black and White Peppermint Bars. Day 2 –Iced Ginger Stars

 Iced Ginger Stars are crisp and gingery, with just a touch of sweetness. They make the perfect dunking cookie and can be used for edible Christmas ornaments.  Day 1 –Russian Rocks

Russian Rocks

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