An expensive saké is not necessary, although a cheap saké will not bring out the best characteristics of your Chocolate Pearl Sake Cake. A good quality saké that you enjoy, will provide the same flavor to a dish as a good quality wine. Save the premium saké to serve with the meal. For best results, saké, just like wine, should not be added to a dish just before serving. It should simmer with the food, or sauce, to enhance the flavor of the dish. If added late in the preparation, it could impart a harsh quality.Learn all about cooking with sake on my web page, Sake 101 – Cooking with Sake and also Check out my day at the Sakery, written by Nancy Hartman.
Check out Basic Rules For Baking or here for Secrets Of A Successful Cake. Also check out more great Cake Recipes and Chocolate Recipes.
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Dash salt
- 1 1/4 cups Pearl Saké
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups berries, fresh or frozen (use your favorite berries)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Pearl Saké
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup saké (any type or saké will work)
- 1 cup heavy cream
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Preheat oven to 350 F. for approximately 30 to 35 minutes. Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking pan.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add sake, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and eggs; beat 100 strokes. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
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Bake for approximately 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cake is done when the internal temperature registers approximately 205 to 209 degrees F. on your cooking thermometer.
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Remove from oven and set pan on wire rack to slightly cool.
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Prepare Berry Compote and pour over warm cake. Prepare Pot de Creme Icing and pour over berries on the cake.
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In a large saucepan over low heat, stir together berries, sugar, cornstarch, and sake. Cook until shiny and bubbly. Remove from heat and pour over the warm cake.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, sake and cream. Microwave just until chocolate chips start to melt. NOTE: Chocolate chips will still appear formed and unmelted 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.
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Source: Following recipe from SakeOne (producer of Momokawa and Moonstone) in Forest Grove, OR. SakeOne is the only American owned and produced sake. Recipe was developed by Maggie Pie, of Maggie’s Buns in Forest Grove, OR.