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Honey Pear Moss Cakes

  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Honey Pear Cake:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely grated ripe pear
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • For the Honey Mascarpone Filling:
  • 4 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • For the Moss Crumb Coating:
  • 1 cup vanilla cake crumbs
  • 2–3 drops green gel food coloring
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Thin pear fans
  • Fresh thyme sprigs
  • Edible gold flakes

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. 3. Beat butter and honey until light and fluffy.
  4. 4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. 5. Fold in grated pear and milk.
  6. 6. Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  7. 7. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. 8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. 9. Cool completely.
  10. 10. Beat mascarpone, honey, heavy cream, and vanilla bean paste until smooth and fluffy.
  11. 11. Cut cake into small rounds or squares and slice each piece horizontally.
  12. 12. Fill with a layer of honey mascarpone cream.
  13. 13. Toss cake crumbs with green food coloring and powdered sugar until they resemble soft moss.
  14. 14. Press moss crumbs onto the tops and sides of each cake.
  15. 15. Garnish with pear fans, thyme sprigs, and edible gold flakes.
  16. 16. Chill briefly before serving.
  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 235
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Protein: 3 g