Pear and Cardamom Crepe Cake- GYCO

January 22, 2013 by 65 Comments
This is my second time entering Get Your Chef On hosted by Julie from White Lights on Wednesday  and Jen from Four Mars and One Venus .  Julie caught me on one of those rare uneventful days when you think “sure, I can take on ONE MORE THING!”  I must say I am really glad I did.  I had NO IDEA how much I would enjoy myself.  This may sound weird but it also made me realize that there is a large part of me that misses having my own accomplishments that do not directly involve my kids.  I know raising kind, well adjusted, good kids is an accomplishment that rivals all accomplishments BUT sometimes it is nice to challange yourself in a way that does not involve wiping a dirty butt or nose.  (Maybe I shouldn’t discuss dirty butts when presenting my edible masterpeice!)  So, thank you to Julie and Jen for giving me that little oppourtunity to pretend I am on Iron Chef going for the gold!
White Lights on Wednesdays

In case you missed it, I was the runner up in round four with my Tart Cranberry Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust.

 In hushed tones…”The secret ingredient is… pears”

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PEARS…Pears…pears…think pears.  I do my best thinking in that twilight phase in between awake and asleep.  I just think pears, pears, pears…and as I relax and my mind drifts off I can feel it searching… pears, pears, pears.  Something a little different, something with a little wow,  bingo.

(Please don’t have me commited)

use meI present the “Pear and Cardamom Crepe Cake.”

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Pear and Cardamom Crepe Cake

Pear and Cardamom Crepe Cake

Ingredients

    Crepes
  • 2 T. oil
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 T. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
    • Cardamom Cream
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 2 T. cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp. cognac
  • 1/2 T butter
  • 1/2 T. heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
    • For the assembly
  • 2 ripe pears
  • blackberry jam
    • Vanilla Sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

    For the Crepes
  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and wisk until combined.
  2. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat a six inch skillet and melt enough butter to grease the bottom of the pan.
  4. Pour a very thin layer of batter into the bottom of the pan. You may need to slowly swirl the pan to achieve coverage.
  5. Let cook for a minute or until crepe is set up. Carefully flip and let cook for about 30 more seconds.
  6. Gently slide crepe out of pan onto a towel to cool.
  7. You should have 16-17 crepes. Allow them to cool completely.
    8. For the Cream/adapted from Ina Garten's Cognac Cream*
  8. Heat the milk just until boiling.
  9. Cream the egg yolks and sugar until light and smooth. Sprinkle with cornstarch and mix.
  10. While mixing slowly add the hot milk.
  11. Return the mixture to the stove and cook until thick, constantly wisking. Be careful you do not want the eggs to scramble.
  12. Strain through a fine sieve. Mix in the vanilla, cream, cognac, cardamom, heavy cream, butter, and sea salt.
  13. Place in the refrigerator with plastic wrap touching the top of the cream so a "skin" doesn't form.
  14. Cool completely.
    15. Vanilla Sugar
  15. Combine the vanilla and sugar in a zip lock bag. Rub the mixture around until it is evenly mixed.
    16. For the Pears
  16. Wash you RIPE pears. (You want them to be very ripe. They are not cooked so they add a little texture, but you do want them soft.)
  17. Using a mandolin slice the pears on the thinnest setting available.
  18. Using the end of a corer remove the center of the pear from each slice and rub with vanilla sugar.
    19. Assembly
  19. Make sure all ingredients are chilled.
  20. Spread a thin layer of blackberry jam on one half of the crepes.
  21. Start layering your crepes. Saving the best one for the top.
  22. Layer one, blackberry jam and a thin layer of cream.
  23. Layer two, a thin layer of cream and sugared pears.
  24. Layer three, blackberry jam and a thin layer of cream.
  25. Layer four, a thin layer of cream and sugared pears.
  26. Continue on until all the crepes are layered.
  27. Chill for 2 hours before serving.
  28. *When building the cake try to keep everything level and even, you do not want the cake to slide.
  29. *The crepes and the cream can be made ahead of time, and assembled at a later date.
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Enjoy,

                    Stephanie

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Comments

  1. Winnie says:
    January 22, 2013 at 9:29 am

    This is such a unique cake!! I’ve never seen or eaten something like that
    I LOVE it !!
    I saw this morning that your Tart Cranberry Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust. was the runner up. It’s an amazing cake
    (btw – please ask to amend the link as it does not lead to your post)

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  2. Joanne/Winelady Cooks says:
    January 22, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    This sounds so delicious and it looks beautiful. Your photos are terrific.

    Thanks so much for sharing,

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  3. Brittany @ Crafty Mischief says:
    January 22, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    It’s so pretty! Your pics are wonderful and your cake looks delicious!

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  4. Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says:
    January 22, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    OK. This is something out of a magazine. Oh yum..and so so pretty! Great job!

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  5. Kira @ my sesame seed buns says:
    January 22, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    Wow! I think this is my favorite entry of them all! I’ve got some stiff competition!

    I love how you created the flower garnish with the pear peel!

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  6. Paula says:
    January 22, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    It’s beautiful!!

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  7. Debi @ Adorned From Above says:
    January 22, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    Hey Stephanie,
    These look amazing.
    Debi and Charly

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  8. Carrie says:
    January 23, 2013 at 9:00 am

    I adore crepes! What a fun way to present and eat them. Fantastic job!

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  9. Nancy says:
    January 23, 2013 at 9:06 am

    This looks fantastic! I love pear flavors, and crepes- a wonderful combination I had not thought of.
    Have a great day.
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  10. Tamar @LadiesHoliday says:
    January 23, 2013 at 10:27 am

    IT’s more like, “Please don’t have ME committed” because OMG as I scrolled down past each picture the lump in my throat grew bigger and bigger, my tummy got all funny, and I knew I was holding back tears. Yup, good food makes me cry. This looks amazing and delicious and sinful and oh so right. Yum. Thanks for sharing and by the way, you are an AWESOME mom because you are taking the time to do something for YOU. I firmly believe that part of raising well-adjusted, fabulous children is teaching them the importance of every person (including mom) continuing to develop their skills/talents/gifts and to follow their passions. Not to mention, I know in my case I am a much nicer and more focused mom when I have taken that little slice of time that is just for me so that I can remember who I am as a whole person not just their mom. In short, YOU ROCK. :)

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  11. Raquel @ Organizedisland says:
    January 23, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Oh I love this pretty pear cake! I LOVE crepes and this looks so tasty and light. Great job!

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  12. Monica says:
    January 23, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    Yum! What a great idea; it sounds like a fabulous flavor combination. Your photos are beautiful too!

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  13. The Empty Spoon says:
    January 23, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    What a great presentation looks absolutely delicious…keep em coming! – Jeff

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  14. Bethany says:
    January 23, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Hello! Found you through the blog hop. I love crepes, but never would have thought to make a cake. Also love that pear rose!
    Happy to be following!
    http://eatemup121.blogspot.com/

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  15. Claire @ A Little Claireification says:
    January 23, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    SO beautiful! You really brought IT with this, girl! I LOVE it!! Glad you are doing GYCO too! :) Claire

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  16. Jen Almond says:
    January 23, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    Totally want to devour that! Looks amazing!

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  17. Tracy @ cityofmotherlylove.blogspot.com says:
    January 23, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Gorgeous – just gorgeous! If the cake is half as good as the pictures, it must be delicious!!!!

    Thanks so much for sharing at our linky party!

    thecityofmotherlylove.com

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  18. Leisa says:
    January 24, 2013 at 12:17 am

    Wow… cardamom is one of my all time favorites, and this looks like such an amazing combination! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  19. The Quiet Mom says:
    January 24, 2013 at 2:56 am

    Looks so delish. Love the way you put the rose pear:)

    Already your follower hopping by, blogging @ Lipoid Pneumonia, Breast Cancer & Petroleum Jelly

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  20. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says:
    January 24, 2013 at 9:28 am

    This looks and soudns amazing. I would love some. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, marty

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  21. Hayley says:
    January 24, 2013 at 10:57 am

    This looks AMAZING! Cardamom is my favorite spice and with pears- yum! Pinning this recipe to try later!

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  22. Rose, Fine Craft Guild says:
    January 24, 2013 at 11:15 am

    You know, I LOVE cooked pears with pancakes! It’s a great combination, particularly with the cardamom, which is also really healthy.

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  23. Cindy Eikenberg says:
    January 24, 2013 at 6:45 pm

    Hi Stephanie, saw your amazing cake over at 52 Mantels…this is gorgeous and sounds delicious! I love discovering fabulous new, sweet recipes and really want to try this! Thank you so much for sharing and beautiful job!

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  24. Ellen Christian says:
    January 24, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    Wow that really looks amazing!

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  25. KC @ The Real Thing with the Coake Family says:
    January 24, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    It looks so pretty and yummy!
    KC

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  26. Patricia @ ButterYum says:
    January 24, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Oh my – this is fabulous…. and the pear rose is the perfect finishing touch. Simply lovely!

    Patricia @ ButterYum

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  27. Diane Balch says:
    January 25, 2013 at 8:36 am

    Really unusual love both the ingredients and the presentation.

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  28. Diana Rambles says:
    January 25, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Absolutely amazing, Stephanie!!!

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  29. Jennifer says:
    January 25, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    This looks yummy! Please share this in a new Linky Party –Weekend Kitchen Creations at http://www.weekendkitchencreations.blogspot.com. Please join us, share your delicious creation, build more traffic for your blog and get other scrumptious ideas.

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  30. Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says:
    January 25, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Mmmmm! What a combo. I do my best thinking in bed before falling asleep… that explains why I sometimes can’t get to sleep…
    Thanks for sharing on Two Cup Tuesday at Pint Sized Baker.

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  31. Katherines Corner says:
    January 25, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    what a wonderful combination of flavors! Lovely photos too. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo

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  32. Jessi @ Practically Functional says:
    January 25, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Yum! That looks absolutely amazing!

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  33. Lorie says:
    January 26, 2013 at 7:51 am

    I bet that is delicious, and I can tell you for sure it is BEAUTIFUL!

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  34. April @ Angel's Homestead says:
    January 26, 2013 at 9:53 am

    I found you from the What’s Shaken link up. What an interesting and delcious looking cake.. I just started a new Saturday Spotlight Linky Party on my blog this week, and would love to have you stop by and share! http://angelshomestead.com/saturday-spotlight-1/

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  35. Kathryn says:
    January 26, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    This sounds delicious! I am pinning it for future reference. Thanks for sharing this with us:)

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  36. Leslie says:
    January 27, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Oh my, this looks amazing. You are such a great chef and the recipes you come up with are amazing!

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
    Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.
    Leslie

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  37. Lanaya @ Raising Reagan says:
    January 27, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Wow … these look too pretty to eat!

    Thank you for sharing your favorite blog post this week with Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured :)

    xoxo
    Lanaya
    http://www.raising-reagan.com

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  38. HungryLittleGirl says:
    January 27, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    WOW! This one makes me speechless – so beautiful, unique and delicious! Great job!
    Thank you so much for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza – see you there next week with more deliciousness :)

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  39. Phylicia says:
    January 27, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Looks divine! I want to make it tonight!

    I found your blog through Raising Imperfection and I’m your newest follower. Hope you can stop by my blog and follow me back!

    Phylicia
    http://heartsncraftsboutique.blogspot.com/

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  40. Mel Lockcuff says:
    January 27, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    This looks so delicious, and it’s so pretty! Almost too pretty to eat.:) Thanks so much for linking up to Inspire Me Wednesday!

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  41. Carole says:
    January 27, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    Hi, I found your blog through Bloom’s link party. I am your newest follower. A follow back to Carole’s Chatter would be fantastic. Hope you are having a good week.

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  42. Kathy Moody says:
    January 27, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    This looks divine!! Wow, I have never had one of those, but I sure want to try it. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent! Have a wonderful week.

    xoxo
    Kathy

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  43. Natalie (@fashionatalie) says:
    January 28, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    Wow, so impressed! Love it and love the photos, too.

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  44. Stacey says:
    January 28, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    One word – WOW!
    Thanks for sharing – have a blessed week!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  45. Kari @ The Micro Farm Project says:
    January 29, 2013 at 9:48 am

    This looks absolutely delicious! My Norwegian grandmother and mother taught me to cook with cardamom, and i use it often in meats, sauces and desserts. This is one recipe that I must try! So glad that I found you on the Homemaker on a Dime blog hop.

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  46. Mindy says:
    January 29, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Whoa! That sounds amaaaazing! Pinned!

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  47. Tanya says:
    January 29, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    This is an amazing accomplishment!! Those layers are exquisite!! We all need something that’s our own. And you have this! Thanks for sharing at One Creative Weekend!

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  48. lauren @ daisy cottage designs says:
    January 30, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    Those look delicious! And that rose made out of the pear?!? So pretty.

    I’d love it if you’d link up at Off the Hook!

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  49. Kim~madeinaday says:
    January 30, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    This looks amazing ! Yum!! I am featuring you tomorrow! Thanks so much for linking up with me last week!
    Kim

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  50. Rachel @ BubblyNatureCreations.com says:
    January 31, 2013 at 12:22 am

    This cake is absolutely gorgeous! Love all the layers… so pretty!

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  51. Sarah says:
    January 31, 2013 at 9:40 am

    This looks amazing!! Your beautiful photos helped. :) This is definitely on my to-make list. Thanks for linking up!

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  52. Molly says:
    January 31, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Wow that looks absolutely delicious you just made my tummy rumble

    Mollyxxx

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  53. Holly Lefevre says:
    January 31, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    Your photos are gorgeous…this cake looks like a work of art! Featuring later on Tickled Pink!

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  54. lish @ Imprintalish says:
    January 31, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    That looks so divine! I love pears…thanks for linking up at Loves on a Thursday!

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  55. Jocie@TheBetterHalf says:
    January 31, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    Looks so yummy, Stephanie – I love pears! and wonderful pix! Thanks so much for sharing (sorry I was so late to visit from last week’s Humble Brag link party!)

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  56. Aubrey @ Real Housemoms says:
    January 31, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Wow! These look so great and beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing with us over at Real Housemoms for Fabulous Fridays. Hope to see you again this week.

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  57. Rachel says:
    January 31, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    Holy deliciousness – this looks amazing!! I mean seriously – too good for words!! AH!

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  58. Rosey says:
    February 2, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Serious goodness going on here and it’s beautiful too! ! I saw you featured at Raising Reagan and I can totally see why you were chosen. I hope you send this off to a magazine contest somewhere too…this is good stuff. :)

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  59. Susie @Bowdabra says:
    February 2, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up your awesome project! Visit us again next week and link up more awesome stuff!

    Have a great week!
    Susie@bowdabra
    http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/02/02/saturday-showcase-craft-project-linky-18/

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  60. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says:
    February 2, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    I pinned this :)

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  61. Camille says:
    February 3, 2013 at 10:28 am

    That looks amazing!! Almost too pretty to eat.

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  62. Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says:
    February 3, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    Stephanie, this look amazing and your photos are beautiful! Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  63. Carolyn says:
    February 5, 2013 at 7:55 am

    This cake looks absolutely delicious, not to mention beautiful! I pinned it! I found your blog through Made in a Day’s blog hop and I’m your newest follower! I would love to have you drop by Moose Mouse Creations some time!

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