Poppy Seed Pound Cake with Plum Pluot Compote - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dessert

This Poppy Seed Pound Cake with Plum Pluot Compote is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/andrea-albin Plums and pluots—a hybrid that blends the color of plums with the flavor and soft texture of apricots—have a natural tartness that flatters the accompanying pound cake (which tastes even better if made a couple of day

Ingredients

2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising; sift before measuring)
1/4 cup poppy seeds
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 vanilla bean
1 3/4 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, warmed in very warm water 10 minutes
1/2 cup half-and-half at room temperature 30 minutes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F with rack in middle. Butter and flour a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan.
Whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.
Scrape seeds from vanilla bean with tip of a paring knife into a bowl, then add butter and sugar and beat with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. At low speed, add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with half-and-half, beginning and ending with flour, and mixing until just incorporated.
Spoon batter into loaf pan, smoothing top.
Bake until golden-brown and a wooden pick inserted into center comes out with crumbs adhering, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Cool in pan 30 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake to loosen, then invert cake onto a rack. Cool completely, right side up.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Poppy Seeds.

Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poppy Seed Pound Cake with Plum Pluot Compote good for PCOS?

Yes, this Poppy Seed Pound Cake with Plum Pluot Compote recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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