Pound Cake with Dried Fruit and a Port Wine Reduction Sauce Recipe

Name: Pound Cake with Dried Fruit and a Port Wine Reduction Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups port wine; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 4 eggs; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup assorted dried fruits, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Shaker of powdered sugar; Fresh mint sprigs; Whipped cream in a pastry bag with star tip

Servings: persons

3 cups port wine
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup assorted dried fruits, finely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla
Shaker of powdered sugar
Fresh mint sprigs
Whipped cream in a pastry bag with star tip

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
2
For the sauce: In a small sauce pan, combine the port wine and zest together.
3
Bring up to a boil.
4
Reduce to a simmer and reduce mixture until 1/2 cup remains or syrup consistency, about 25 to 30 minutes.
5
For the cake: Cream the butter and sugar together.
6
Beat in one egg at a time into the butter mixture, scraping the bowl often.
7
Combine the flour, spices, and fruit, together.
8
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating on low speed just till combined.
9
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes.
10
Remove the cake from the pan and cool on a wire rack.
11
Stack a couple of slices in the center of a plate.
12
Drizzle with the port wine reduction.
13
Garnish with whipped cream, powdered sugar and fresh mint.

970

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 3 cups port wine, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Pound Cake with Dried Fruit and a Port Wine Reduction Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

Pound Cake with Dried Fruit and a Port Wine Reduction Sauce

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