Savory Pound Cake
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Yields:
-
1 loaf
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup finely diced zucchini
- 1⁄4 cup finely diced carrot
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 6 eggs, room temperature
- 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4 cup finely diced ham
- fresh edible flowers or fresh herb, if desired (to garnish)
directions
- Heat oven to 375°F Spray 81⁄2x41⁄2-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook zucchini and carrots together in boiling salted water 2 to 3 minutes or just until tender. Drain; rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In large bowl, beat butter on medium speed until soft and smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating each egg until mixture is almost smooth.
- In medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, orange peel, lemon peel, baking powder, salt and pepper; mix well. Gradually add to egg mixture, beating until well combined. Stir in vegetables and ham. Spoon batter into pan; spread evenly.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack. Cut into 1⁄4-inch slices; arrange on serving tray. Garnish with edible flowers or fresh herbs.
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