Pound Cake with Berry Compote

Pound Cake with Berry Compote recipe videos

Pound cake with berry compote is a classic dessert featuring a dense, buttery cake traditionally made with a pound each of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar, topped with a sweet-tart sauce of simmered berries. It's a staple in American and European home baking, often served as a comforting treat with coffee or tea.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar and butter, with minimal protein. A typical serving provides key nutrients like calcium and antioxidants from the berries, and contains roughly 400-500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	58 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	38 g
Sodium	280 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin D	0.2 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.1 mcg
Phosphorus	60 mg

Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The pound cake's original 18th-century recipe was a simple, memorable formula for home cooks, while the berry compote adds a modern, lighter contrast that balances its richness and boosts its nutritional profile with fiber and vitamins.