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Caramelized Chai Pear Cake

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A delightful dessert combining chai spices and caramelized pears, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Recipe Fluffy Vanilla Cake
  • 1 Recipe Low Sugar Buttercream
  • 1 Jar Sildas Jam (Blaspberry)
  • 2 Tbs Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Cardamom
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg
  • 3 tsp Ginger
  • ¼ tsp Cloves
  • ¼ tsp Allspice
  • 4 Medium Bartlett Pears
  • 4 Tbs Vegan Butter (56g)
  • 2 Tbs Sugar (28g)
  • 3 tsp Chai Spice
  • 2 Tbs Brandy (optional) (30ml)
  • 1¼ cup Plant Milk (296ml)
  • ⅓ cup Sugar (70g)
  • 2 Tbs Cornstarch (16g)
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric (optional)
  • 1 Tbs Vegan Butter (14g)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (5ml)

Instructions

  1. Mix chai spices (cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, allspice) and set aside.
  2. Make the vanilla cake and add 2 tablespoons of chai spices to dry ingredients.
  3. Divide batter between three greased and lined 8-inch cake pans. Bake for about 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare pear compote: Peel, core, and chop pears, then sauté with vegan butter and sugar until tender. Add brandy if using.
  5. For custard, combine all ingredients except vanilla extract and vegan butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  6. Once bubbling, boil on low for 10 seconds, then remove from heat and mix in butter and vanilla.
  7. Make low sugar buttercream using pears instead of apples, adding remaining chai spices.
  8. Cool cakes completely and layer with buttercream, pear compote, and custard. Refrigerate to set.
  9. Ice cake with remaining buttercream, decorate as desired.

Notes

Optional to reduce sugar content using alternatives. Can be stored in the fridge up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.

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Keywords: cake, dessert, chai, pears, caramelized, vegan, vegetarian

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