Buttermilk Spice Cake With Pear Compote and Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Spice Cake With Pear Compote and Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 large pinch salt; 3 bosc pears, peeled, quartered, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 pounds total); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ¼ cup cornstarch; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon scant baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice; ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon ground whole star anise; ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature; ¾ cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 vanilla bean, 3-inch piece split lengthwise; ¼ teaspoon finely grated lime peel; ¾ cup buttermilk; powdered sugar; 1 ½ cups creme fraiche

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 large pinch salt
3 bosc pears, peeled, quartered, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon scant baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground whole star anise
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
¾ cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 vanilla bean, 3-inch piece split lengthwise
¼ teaspoon finely grated lime peel
¾ cup buttermilk
powdered sugar
1 ½ cups creme fraiche

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For pear compote:.
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Mix sugar, lime juice, and salt in heavy large saucepan.
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Add pears and toss gently to coat.
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Cover and cook over medium-low heat until pears are just tender, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes.
5
Transfer mixture to bowl.
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DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
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Chill until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
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For buttermilk spice cake:.
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Preheat oven to 350F Butter and flour 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides; line pan with round of parchment paper.
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Sift first 9 ingredients into medium bowl.
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Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy.
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Gradually add sugar, beating until smooth.
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Beat in eggs 1 at a time, beating to blend between additions.
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Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean and add lime peel; beat to blend.
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Beat in flour mixture in 4 additions alternately with buttermilk in 3 additions, scraping down bowl occasionally.
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Transfer batter to prepared pan.
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Bake cake until beginning to brown on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
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Cool cake in pan on cooling rack.
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DO AHEAD: Cake can be made 1 day ahead.
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Cover and let stand at room temperature.
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Cut around pan sides to loosen cake.
22
Turn cake out onto rack; peel off parchment and turn right side up onto platter.
23
Sift powdered sugar over.
24
Cut into wedges.
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Serve with pear compote and dollop of creme fraiche.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 large pinch salt, 3 bosc pears, peeled, quartered, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 pounds total), and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Spice Cake With Pear Compote and Creme Fraiche falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buttermilk Spice Cake With Pear Compote and Creme Fraiche

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