Louisiana Bayou Cake Recipe
Alligator, Poblano Aïoli, Cream Cheese, Frisée and Apple Salad
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Ingredients
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For the Louisiana Bayou Cake
For the Poblano Aïoli
For the Cream Cheese, Frisée, and Apple Salad
Method
To Prepare the Louisiana Bayou Cake
Make the Cake Batter
In a large bowl, combine ground alligator, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Bake
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
To Prepare the Poblano Aïoli
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine roasted poblanos, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
To Prepare the Salad
Prepare the Salad
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss the frisée, apple slices, and dollops of cream cheese with the dressing.