Vanilla Bean-Walnut-Orange Compote Pound Cake With

Name: Vanilla Bean-Walnut-Orange Compote Pound Cake With Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 vanilla bean; 1/3 cup sugar, superfine preferred; 3 ounces egg whites, room temperature (about 3 extra large eggs); 3 tablespoons half and half; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, high quality; 1 cup flour, sifted; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 7 tablespoons butter, unsalted, room temperature; 1 cup walnuts, toasted, medium chopped; 1 cup orange-mango jam; 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier orange liqueur-optional; 1/3 teaspoon salt; 2 cups vanilla bean ice cream, best quality

Servings: persons

1 vanilla bean
1/3 cup sugar, superfine preferred
3 ounces egg whites, room temperature (about 3 extra large eggs)
3 tablespoons half and half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, high quality
1 cup flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
7 tablespoons butter, unsalted, room temperature
1 cup walnuts, toasted, medium chopped
1 cup orange-mango jam
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier orange liqueur-optional
1/3 teaspoon salt
2 cups vanilla bean ice cream, best quality

1
["Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and spray mini loaf pans (or large loaf pan or large bundt cake pan) with baking spray and set aside.", "Split the vanilla bean diagonally and scrape out the vanilla seeds. Place vanilla seeds with the sugar in a small bowl and mix together with your fingers. Place in food processor and mix until the vanilla seeds are blended with the sugar.", "In a separate medium bowl, mix the egg whites, half and half and the vanilla extract until blended and set aside.", "In an electric mixer bowl fitted with paddle, beat together the flour, the blended vanilla sugar, salt, and baking powder for about 1/2 minute.", "Add in the butter and 1/2 of the egg whites mixuture, and blend. Raise to medium speed and beat for another minute.", "Slowly add in little additions the remaining egg white mixture, scrapping bowl from time to time. Batter may look curdled.", "Pour into the mini pans or larger pan, sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the batter, and bake in a preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until tester comes out clean.
2
Remove from oven and place on rack to cool.", "In a medium pan, heat the orange-mango jam with the water and the optional Grand Marnier until it liquifies and comes to a boil.", "Using a pastry brush spread the jam over the warm cake. Serve with vanilla bean ice cream, or with a cup of relaxing vanilla-lavendar tea, or cup of fresh java."]

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 vanilla bean, 1/3 cup sugar, superfine preferred, 3 ounces egg whites, room temperature (about 3 extra large eggs), 3 tablespoons half and half, and more.

Yes, Vanilla Bean-Walnut-Orange Compote Pound Cake With Vanilla Bean Ice Cream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

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Vanilla Bean-Walnut-Orange Compote Pound Cake With Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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