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The pound cake is simple as simple can be. Buttery, tender, and gently flavored with lemon, it ably balances the compote’s wild side. For my non-sweet-loving dessert-eaters, this dish will not disappoint. We enjoyed generous helpings beneath the glow of newly installed tiki torches, in our little backyard with friends. The crisp night air surrounded us as we sat by the garden smelling the freshly turned dirt, and our dessert was intriguing enough to make me forget that my arms felt like they were about to fall off (the result of having planted 26 flowers and shrubs in said freshly turned dirt the day before). I’m not going to go so far as to say this dessert has the power to relieve pain, just that you’d be amazed what a few peppercorns can do to keep your mind occupied.
If the idea of about eating whole peppercorns causes you stress, tie them in a bit of cheesecloth and discard at the end. I happen to think it’s rather fun to find one amidst my cake-eating frenzy (because I can’t do anything but gobble this stuff down) but your mileage may vary on this one.
Lemon Pound Cake with Strawberry Zinfandel Compote
For the cake
Ingredients
8 oz butter, softened
8 oz sugar
4 large eggs plus one yolk
Zest of one lemon
1T lemon juice
2 t vanilla
1t salt
8 oz all-purpose flour
Rundown
- Cream the butter and sugar
- Add the eggs
- Add the lemon business
- Add the flour
- Pour into pan
- Bake
Method
Preheat the oven to 350. Butter and flour a 9-inch loaf pan and set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar together for 2 minutes on high speed until the mixture is very fluffy and pale yellow. Beat the eggs together with a fork in a separate bowl for a few seconds, then slowly add them to the butter mixture with the mixer on medium speed. Add the lemon zest, juice and vanilla and beat again on high speed for another minute until everything is well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix again for 30 seconds.
Add the flour and salt to the batter and gently mix on low until everything is just barely combined. Use a rubber or silicon spatula to coax the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top as best you can.
Bake for one hour. When the cake is done, a knife or toothpick inserted into the center will come out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully turn the cake out onto a rack for final cooling.
For the compote
Ingredients
1 lb strawberries, washed and cut into 1/2″ pieces
1 cup zinfandel
1/4 cup sugar
1t vanilla
1/2T whole tellicherry black peppercorns
Freshly ground black pepper
1T maple syrup
Rundown
- Strawberries, wine and sugar in the pan
- Bring to a boil
- Simmer 10 minutes
- Add the pepper and vanilla
- Simmer again
- Add the maple syrup off heat
- Cover and stand 5 minutes
Method
Mix the strawberries, zinfandel and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. After 10 minutes, add the vanilla and the peppercorns. Add a few turns of epper from a pepper grinder and stir to combine. Continue to simmer uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes until the berries are very soft and everything has thickened. Turn off the heat. Stir in the maple syrup, cover, and let stand for another 5 minutes.
To serve
Spoon a hearty swath of compote over two or three slices of cake. Add a dollop of fresh whipped cream on the side for a bit of extra sweetness.
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