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C H O C O L A T E C H E E S E C A K E S A N D S O M U C H M O R E 241
PEAR AND CHOCOLAT
PEAR AND CHOCOLATE E
TERRINE E
TERRIN
ere is another delicious CAKE:
example of how an ordinary Vegetable oil spray for misting the pan
cake can become extraordi- 1 package (18.25 ounces) plain devil’s food
cake mix
nary. Strips of chocolate cake are
1 ⁄3 cups water
1
layered in a loaf pan with a cream 1 ⁄2 cup vegetable oil
cheese, brandy, and spice mixture, 3 large eggs
1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
plus spoonfuls of freshly sautéed
pears. Make sure the pears are ripe
CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
for best flavor, but not too soft or
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room
they will fall apart as they cook.
temperature
Slice and serve as is, with a warm 3 tablespoons butter, melted
chocolate sauce such as Hot Fudge 3 tablespoons brandy
2 ⁄3 cup confectioners’ sugar
Sauce (page 456), or Rich Choco-
1 ⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
late Glaze (page 449), or with a dol- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
lop of Sweetened Cream (page 445). 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ⁄2 cup chopped pecans
SERVES: 12 TO 16
PREPARATION TIME: 30 MINUTES PEAR FILLING:
BAKING TIME: 32 TO 35 MINUTES
4 large ripe pears
ASSEMBLY TIME: 20 MINUTES
4 teaspoons butter
CHILLING TIME: 24 HOURS
4 teaspoons (packed) light brown sugar
