Chocolate Pearl Saké Cake
 

Following recipe from SakeOne (producer of Momokawa and Moonstone) in Forest Grove, OR.  SakeOne is the only American owned and produced saké.  Recipe was developed by Maggie Pie, of Maggie's Buns in Forest Grove, OR.

Learn all about cooking with sake on my web page, Sake 101 - Cooking with Sake and also Check out my day at the Sakéry, written by my daughter, Nancy Hartman.

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Chocolate Pearl Saké Cake

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Dash salt
1 1/4 cups Pearl Sake
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
3 eggs
Berry Compote (see recipe below)
Pot de Creme Icing (see recipe below)

Preheat oven to 350 F. for approximately 30 to 35 minutes. Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking pan.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add saké, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and eggs; beat 100 strokes. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.

Bake for approximately 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and set pan on wire rack to slightly cool.

Prepare Berry Compote and pour over warm cake. Prepare Pot de Creme Icing and pour over berries on the cake.

Berry Compote
2 cups fresh or frozen berries (use your favorite berries)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup Pearl Saké

In a large saucepan over low heat, stir together berries, sugar, cornstarch, and saké. Cook until shiny and bubbly. Remove from heat and pour over the warm cake.

Pot de Creme Icing
2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup saké (any type of saké will work)
1 cup heavy cream

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, saké, and cream. Microwave just until chocolate chips start to melt. NOTE: Chocolate chips will still appear formed and un-melted after heating but will become fluid after stirring. Remove from microwave and beat with a fork until mixture is smooth and chips are completely melted.  Pour over the berries on top of the cake.