Pound Cake For Two With Stewed Plums Recipe

Name: Pound Cake For Two With Stewed Plums
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE POUND CAKE:; 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 1/2 A Stick; 1/2 cups Sugar; 1/2 whole Lemon, Zest Only; 1 whole Large Egg; 1/4 teaspoons Almond Extract; 1/8 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 cups Unbleached Flour; 3 Tablespoons Buttermilk; _____; FOR THE PLUMS:; 1 whole Medium Plum, Sliced; 1 Tablespoon Sugar; 1/8 teaspoons Ground Allspice

Servings: persons

FOR THE POUND CAKE:
4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 1/2 A Stick
1/2 cups Sugar
1/2 whole Lemon, Zest Only
1 whole Large Egg
1/4 teaspoons Almond Extract
1/8 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 cups Unbleached Flour
3 Tablespoons Buttermilk
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FOR THE PLUMS:
1 whole Medium Plum, Sliced
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1/8 teaspoons Ground Allspice

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["Before beginning, leave all ingredients for the pound cake on the counter and let them come to room temperature. Then, butter a 5 3/4"" x 3"" x 2"" mini loaf pan. Preheat the oven to 350u00b0.", "In a medium bowl, beat together with an electric mixer the butter and the sugar. Beat this mixture for 3-5 minutes, until it becomes fluffy and pale yellow. Add the lemon zest, egg, and almond extract and beat until incorporated. Next, add the baking powder and half of the flour. Mix to combine, then add the buttermilk. Add the remaining flour and mix just until combined-do not over-mix the batter.", "Pour the batter into the mini loaf pan and bake 40-43 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted comes out with moist crumbs clinging to it. Allow the pound cake to cool for a few minutes before dumping it out on a wire rack to finish cooling.", "Before serving, make the stewed plums. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and gently simmer until juice forms around the plums and they are soft. Serve the cake with the plums on the side."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE POUND CAKE:, 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 1/2 A Stick, 1/2 cups Sugar, 1/2 whole Lemon, Zest Only, and more.

Yes, Pound Cake For Two With Stewed Plums falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Pound Cake For Two With Stewed Plums

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