It’s the new year and we’ve got just the treat for you: Chef Albertho’s Cake of Heaven Recipe! This sweet, creamy cake is made with fluffy pancakes, sweet cream and candied pecans to top it off. No wonder Chef Albertho calls this cake the ‘Cake of Heaven’ – your taste buds would agree!
Serves: 5
Ingredients
Pancake Ingredients
Double for 5 people
- 2 cups flour.
- 3 tablespoons sugar.
- 3 teaspoons baking powder.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- 1 3/4 cups milk or as needed.
- 2 eggs. Beat white separate until fluffy
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
Syrup Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cup blueberries
- 2 jalapenos
Spicy Cream Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 lime
- 1 jalapeno
Candied Pecans Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
Directions
Pancake Directions
- In a large bowl, add banana, egg yolks, melted butter, sugar and salt ( mix well ).
- Add milk, and all dry ingredients ( mix well until fully incorporated).
- In a separate bowl or a electrical mixer, add the egg whites and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Fold the egg white into the cake mixture.
- Cook pancakes on medium heat until golden on each side ( use a 3oz ladle ).
Syrup Directions
- Add all ingredients in a small pot and bring to a boil.
- Once boiled, it’s done. Cut jalapenos in half.
Spicy Cream Directions
- Add sugar and cream in a mixer or a large bowl.
- Whip the cream until nice and firm .
- Add lime zest and jalapeno zest.
Candied Pecans Directions
- Add all ingredients in a small sauté pan
- On a medium heat, cook together until sugar is mixed well with the pecans.zest.
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