Festive Pound Cake with Fruit Compote

Health score
3%
Festive Pound Cake with Fruit Compote
215 min.
16
339kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Festive Pound Cake with Fruit Compote, a perfect dessert to elevate any gathering or celebration. This rich and moist pound cake is infused with the vibrant essence of orange and complemented by the sweetness of dried fruits, making it a truly festive treat. With a golden crust and a tender crumb, this cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a comforting delight for the palate.

What sets this recipe apart is the luscious fruit compote that accompanies the cake. A medley of dried apricots and sweetened cherries simmered in orange juice creates a warm, fruity topping that adds a burst of flavor and a touch of elegance. The addition of brandy and fresh orange pieces enhances the compote, making it a perfect pairing for the pound cake.

Whether you're hosting a holiday party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself to a homemade dessert, this Festive Pound Cake with Fruit Compote is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. With a preparation time of just over three hours, this recipe is well worth the wait, as it yields a cake that serves 16 people, making it ideal for sharing. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the highlight of your festive table!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup apricot dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • tablespoon brandy 
  • 1.5 cups butter softened
  • 3.5 oz cherries dried sweetened ()
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • cup cranberry-orange relish peeled chopped
  • 0.8 cup orange juice 
  • tablespoons orange zest grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 10-inch angel food (tube cake) pan with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat 2 1/2 cups sugar and the butter until light and fluffy.
  2. Add vanilla; mix well. Beat in 1 egg at a time until well blended.
  3. In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  4. Add flour mixture alternately with orange peel and milk, beating well after each addition.
  5. Pour batter into pan.
  6. Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Invert cake onto serving plate. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
  7. In medium saucepan, mix apricots, cherries, 1/2 cup sugar and the orange juice.
  8. Heat to boiling; simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Stir in brandy and chopped orange.
  9. Serve warm compote with cake and ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories339kcal
Protein6.8%
Fat50.97%
Carbs42.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.12
Glycemic Load
19.66
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.2882608887942%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
4.45mg
Naringenin
1.97mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:339.16kcal
16.96%
Fat:19.26g
29.64%
Saturated Fat:4.25g
26.59%
Carbohydrates:35.9g
11.97%
Net Carbohydrates:33.87g
12.32%
Sugar:15.25g
16.95%
Cholesterol:62.29mg
20.76%
Sodium:315.23mg
13.71%
Alcohol:0.4g
100%
Alcohol %:0.45%
100%
Protein:5.78g
11.57%
Vitamin A:1354.17IU
27.08%
Selenium:13.4µg
19.15%
Vitamin C:12.92mg
15.66%
Folate:58.56µg
14.64%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.61%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.19%
Iron:1.7mg
9.43%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.24%
Vitamin B3:1.65mg
8.27%
Phosphorus:81.4mg
8.14%
Fiber:2.03g
8.14%
Vitamin E:1.14mg
7.61%
Potassium:184.67mg
5.28%
Calcium:51.92mg
5.19%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.87%
Copper:0.08mg
3.92%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.49%
Magnesium:13.27mg
3.32%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.32%
Zinc:0.45mg
2.99%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.76%