Cherry Pound Cake Streusel Bars Recipe | Reinventing a Classic
What I love most about classical recipes such as the humble pound cake, is how they can be reinvented into something even more spectacular like my Cherry Pound Cake Streusel Bars Recipe. I tweaked my pound cake recipe over the years to create a cake that was so soft but also spongy in texture and it has since become the base for many different dessert creations. The sweetness from the pound cake base against the tang from the cherries and orange zest creates the perfect balance of flavors amongst the textural crunch of the streusel topping. This recipe is a must-try! Click Here to watch me make these from scratch on my Instagram, Arabian Sassenach.
Pound cake has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. The name "pound cake" originated from the traditional recipe that called for a pound each of four main ingredients: butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. This simple recipe made it easy to remember and reproduce, and pound cake quickly became a popular and widely enjoyed dessert. Over time, variations and additions to the basic recipe emerged, leading to a multitude of delicious pound cake variations enjoyed today. Pound cake has truly stood the test of time and remains a beloved treat for many around the world.
Here’s Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The textures of these bars are so incredible.
The sweetness against the tart cherries and hints of orange zest are delightful.
You can customize this recipe by changing the fruit or adding inclusions to the streusel topping such as nuts and oats.
Cherry Pound Cake Streusel Bars Recipe | Reinventing a Classic
Ingredients
Instructions
- 460 grams of All-Purpose Flour
- 6 grams of Baking Powder
- 2 grams of Salt
- 10 grams of Vanilla Bean Paste
- 290 grams of Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 30 grams of Olive Oil
- 230 grams of Sour Cream
- 6 Large Eggs
- 2 Heaping Cups of Frozen or Freshly Pitted Cherries.
Notes
Cherries: You can substitute the cherries for any other fruit.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
75.56Fat
3.72 gSat. Fat
2.32 gCarbs
10.1 gFiber
0.14 gNet carbs
9.96 gSugar
6.3 gProtein
0.56 gSodium
0.66 mgCholesterol
9.68 mgPlease note that the nutritional information on this website is calculated using online tools and may need to be more accurate. Use it as a rough guide only. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by relying solely on this data. You are responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information you use is accurate and useful. For more information, click here.
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