Extravagant Fruit Pound Cake with Brandy

The pound cake originated in Northern Europe, where the recipe was simple – a pound of each ingredient: flour, butter, eggs, and sugar.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Extravagant Fruit Pound Cake with Brandy

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 25 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 3500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Dried mixed fruits (raisins, cranberries, cherries, etc.)
• ¹⁄₄ cup Brandy
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, toss the dried mixed fruits with the brandy. Fold the soaked fruits into the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust the pound cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.