I always wonder what to do with pears. They were on sale this week, being a typical winter fruit with a long(er) shelf-life, but then I ponder on what to do with them. This time I pondered nearly too long, so they were getting a little soft, which … turns out … is actually quite ideal for making preserves. Small batch.
(Chocolate and Vanilla Cake, with Coffee Liqueur, Espresso Buttercream and Chocolate Shavings)
Tomorrow is my birthday, so I made a cake. Interestingly, I am actually not a fan of my birthday at all (no, it has nothing to do with getting older … it’s a long story), but often in Germany, it is the birthday person who supplies cake. So I made this one to share with some friends and my neighbors. It’s a Mokkatorte (or Mocha Torte, if you prefer) with lots of very strong coffee buttercream frosting. It’s a little involved (two types of cake and two times of frosting, plus decorating) but I think it came off quite well. And Happy Birthday to me.
