DAY Recipe

The cake layers are brushed with Strega, an Italian liqueur flavored with herbs and flowers. Removing the torte from the freezer an hour before serving allows the whipped-cream frosting to soften, while the filling remains frozen.
Active time: 1 1/4 hr Start to finish: 5 1/2 hr

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INGREDIENTS

4 tablespoons canola oil
2 1/2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1jalapeno, finely diced
3 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground pasilla chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
12 ounces dark beer
5 cups chicken stock
1 (16ounce)can chopped tomatoes , drained
1 tablespoon chipotle chiles in adobo
2 tablespoons honey
12 ounces black beans , drained, rinsed, and drained again
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Heat two tablespoon of oil in a large [...]

INGREDIENTS

5 cups milk
4 slices orange zest
2 cinnamon sticks
1 pinch salt
8 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar , plus extra for caramelizing
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

Special equipment: 10 (5-ounce) ramekins.

In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, and salt to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes to infuse flavors.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the 1 cup of sugar [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 cups pure maple syrup
2 cups heavy cream (NOT ultra-pasteurized)
1/2 cup whole milk
6 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 pinch kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Put syrup in 4-quart saucepan and bring to a boil. (Use a large saucepan, syrup will bubble up quite high.)
Lower heat to simmer and cook until reduced by about two thirds, 15 to 20 minutes (syrup is ready when a few drops [...]

INGREDIENTS
Cake
4 eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Tres Leches Sauce
1 (14ounce)can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup whipping cream (heavy)
1/2 cup cream of coconut (not coconut milk)
3 tablespoons light rum or
1 tablespoon vanilla
Garnish
3/4 cup whipping cream (heavy)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cup flaked coconut , toasted
1 lb sliced strawberries
5 kiwi fruits , peeled and chopped

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom and sides of 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with shortening.

In large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on high speed until frothy. Gradually beat in [...]