Best 7 Quince Pound Cake Recipes

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Quince pound cake, a time-honored delight, is an embodiment of culinary artistry. This sumptuous cake, with its moist and tender crumb, tantalizing aroma, and delectable flavor, is a true testament to the transformative power of simple ingredients. In this comprehensive guide, we'll embark on a journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect quince pound cake. From selecting the ripest quinces to mastering the art of creaming butter and sugar, we'll delve into every step of the baking process, ensuring that you unlock the full potential of this classic recipe.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

QUINCE POUND CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Quince     Pecan     Winter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

For cooking quince
2 medium quinces (about 1 pound total)
2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 3/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg yolk
3 whole large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cook quince:
  • Peel, quarter, and core quinces. Cut quarters crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. In a 3-quart heavy saucepan bring quince, water, sugar, honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, 2 1/2 hours (quince will be deep pinkish orange). Drain quince in a large sieve and transfer to paper towels. Pat quince dry and cool. Chill quince, covered, at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan, knocking out excess flour.
  • Into a bowl sift together twice flour, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until combined well. Add yolk and whole eggs, 1 at a time, to butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Beat in half of flour mixture and all of cream until just combined. Add remaining flour mixture and vanilla, beating until just combined. Fold quince slices into batter until combined well and spread batter evenly in pan.
  • Bake cake in middle of oven 1 1/4 hours, or until a tester comes out clean, and cool in pan on a rack 20 minutes. Turn cake out onto rack and cool completely. (Cake keeps, in an airtight container at room temperature, 4 days.)

QUINCE POUND CAKE



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Provided by jbolton

Time 5h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

Quince
1 pound medium sized quinces
2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pound Cake
1 3/4 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
3 whole large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Peel, quarter, and core quinces. Cut quarters crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. In a 3-quart heavy saucepan bring quince, water, sugar, honey, lemon juice and cinnamon to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, for 2 1/2 hours (quince will be deep pinkish orange). Drain quince in a large sieve and transfer to paper towels. Pat quince dry and cool. Chill quince covered for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan, knocking out excess flour. Into a bowl sift together twice flour, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until combined well. Add yolk and whole eggs, 1 at a time, to butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Beat in half of flour mixture and all of cream until just combined. Add remaining flour mixture and vanilla, beating until just combined. Fold quince slices into batter until combined well and spread batter evenly in pan. Bake cake in middle of oven for 1 1/4 hours or until a tester comes out clean, then cool in pan on a rack 20 minutes. Turn cake out onto rack and cool completely.

THE BEST POUND CAKE



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This is a wonderfully moist pound cake. I have tried countless recipes, but this one is without a doubt THE BEST!

Provided by RBLAIR

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup margarine
½ cup shortening
3 cups white sugar
5 eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup self-rising flour
1 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon lemon extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Don't preheat oven. Grease and flour a 10 inch tube or Bundt pan. Sift together the all purpose flour and self-rising flour; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Alternately beat in the flour mixture and the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Finally, stir in the lemon extract and vanilla.
  • Pour batter into a 10 inch tube or Bundt pan. Place cake in cool oven and set oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.2 calories, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 227.9 mg, Sugar 44.8 g

QUARTER OF A POUND CAKE



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Lee Bremson of Kansas City, Missouri downsizes everyone's favorite pound cake without losing any of its sweet appeal!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
Dash salt
Dash ground mace
1/4 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and mace; add to egg mixture alternately with milk. , Pour into a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into eight slices.

Nutrition Facts :

CLASSIC POUND CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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This classic pound cake is perfect for any occasion. With a tender, moist crumb and sweet neutral flavor, it's a deliciously blank canvas-serve with fresh fruit, ice cream, or drizzled with your sauce of choice!

Provided by Aleya Zenieris

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 loaf cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
3 ½ cups all purpose flour, sifted
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan or 2 8 x 5-inch (20 x 12 cm) loaf pans with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and salt. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed for about 6 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula and beat again for 1-2 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • With the mixer running on low speed, add the buttermilk and vanilla. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 30 seconds.
  • Add ⅓ of the flour mixture and beat on medium speed until incorporated. Add ½ of the sour cream and beat until incorporated. Continue alternating additions of flour and sour cream, scraping down the sides of the bowl between each addition. Beat on medium speed after all of the flour is incorporated for about 1 minute, until the batter is well combined.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared Bundt pan or divide between the loaf pans and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted to the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan(s) for 15-20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and unmold from the pan(s). Let cool completely.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!
  • RECIPE BY: Morgan Baker

LUISE'S QUINCE CAKE



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This family favorite comes from Luise Schultz. Stirring a couple tablespoons of quince preserves into the cream before whipping adds delicious flavor and a bit of stability.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1 1/2 cups Quince Preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in the center. Butter and flour an 8-by-2-inch round cake pan. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Beat butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. add eggs, and beat until incorporated, about 1 minute. Beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low, and add flour in 2 additions, alternating with the milk.
  • pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until golden brown and a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. let cool.
  • Unmold cake. Using a serrated knife, cut cake into 3 layers, and brush away any loose crumbs. Beat cream and confectioners' sugar until medium peaks form. Spread 3/4 cup quince preserves on 1 cake layer, and top with 3/4 cup whipped cream and another cake layer. Repeat. Frost top and sides of assembled cake with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 1 hour).

QUICK POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Quick Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mrs. Ed

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
6 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar. Add almond extract.
  • Add eggs and flour alternately.
  • Place in two greased and floured loaf pans.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 60 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool on racks.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe quinces: The best quinces for baking are those that are ripe but still firm. Ripe quinces will have a yellow color and a sweet, fragrant smell.
  • Peel and core the quinces: Use a sharp knife to peel the quinces, then cut them in half and remove the core. You can also use a melon baller to remove the core.
  • Cook the quinces: There are two ways to cook quinces for this recipe: baking or poaching. To bake the quinces, place them in a baking dish with a little water and sugar, then bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until they are soft. To poach the quinces, place them in a saucepan with a little water and sugar, then bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until they are soft.
  • Make the cake batter: While the quinces are cooking, you can make the cake batter. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Finally, fold in the cooked quinces.
  • Bake the cake: Pour the cake batter into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve the cake: Let the cake cool slightly before serving. You can dust it with powdered sugar or glaze it with a simple syrup made from sugar and water.

Conclusion:

Quince pound cake is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a delicate quince flavor. The quinces add a touch of sweetness and tartness to the cake, and they also give it a beautiful golden color. This cake is sure to impress your friends and family, and it is a great way to use up ripe quinces.

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