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INGREDIENTS
Pound cake will never be the same after trying this unique recipe. The sweetness of the cake combined with the smokiness of the grill and soft plums makes for one irresistible bite. Pound Cake With Plums
For the Pound Cake •
For Grilling •
2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. fresh plums, cubed 3 tsp. brown sugar 3 tbsp. butter, melted
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3/4 tsp. salt
11/2 c. cane sugar
Whipped cream, for serving
1 c. unsalted butter, softened 2 eggs, room temperature
Fresh mint, for serving
3/4 c. sour cream
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Pound Cake 1. Grease a bread loaf pan and lightly dust with flour. Next, preheat the oven to 350° F. 2. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. 3. In another bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest. Use your fingers or a spoon to mix them together to best release and incorporate the flavor of the lemon zest. 4. Then, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed for two minutes. 5. Add one egg at a time, mixing between to incorporate. 6. Once combined, add the sour cream and vanilla extract. Mix again before sifting in the dry ingredients and mixing for one more minute on medium-low speed. 7. Transfer into the prepared baking dish, then bake on the center rack for 60 minutes. 8. Allow to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before carefully removing. Cool on a wire rack for at least one hour (preferably three hours). For the Grilling 1. Add the plums to a medium-sized bowl and toss in the sugar and one tablespoon of melted butter. Then, wrap the plums in aluminum foil and set to the side. 2. Slice the cooled pound cake into eight even pieces. Brush the other two tablespoons of melted butter over each side of the sliced pound cake pieces. 3. Preheat the grill on medium-high heat and lightly oil. 4. Reduce the heat of the grill to medium-low and place the pound cake on top. Grill each side for one minute. Then remove and allow to cool. 5. Oil the grate again and repeat with the rest of the pieces. 6. Place the foil-wrapped plums on the grill and cook for two minutes. 7. Spoon the cooked plums over the grilled pound cake and top with whipped cream and fresh mint.
Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Inactive Time: 60 minutes Yield: 8 servings
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