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Pomegranate Cake (Easy, Simple, Delicious!)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320
A delightful and easy-to-make cake featuring fresh pomegranate arils, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Pomegranate

  • 1 cup fresh pomegranate arils

Flour

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Baking Powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

Salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Butter

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature) (plus additional for pan)

Sugar

  • 1 cup sugar

Egg

  • 1 egg

Buttermilk

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk)

Vanilla Extract

  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Almond Extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Sparkling Sugar

  • 1 tablespoon sparkling sugar (for topping)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9" pie plate.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, then add egg, buttermilk, and extracts. Combine with dry ingredients.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, top with pomegranate arils, and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
  • Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, then reduce to 325°F and bake for 50-60 minutes until done.
  • Cool, slice, and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

Use fresh pomegranate arils for best flavor and appearance.
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Pomegranate