Pound Cake with Tropical Fruit and Rum Apricot Sauce

Indulge in a slice of paradise with this Pound Cake with Tropical Fruit and Rum Apricot Sauce—a dessert that seamlessly blends comforting, buttery pound cake with the bright, tangy sweetness of fresh mango, pineapple, and kiwi. Made from scratch, this classic pound cake recipe is elevated with a luscious topping of tropical fruit and a decadent, boozy rum apricot sauce that melts into each bite. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, this dessert is a show-stopping way to bring a touch of the tropics to your table. With just 30 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like vanilla, butter, and apricot preserves, this recipe proves that a little effort can create a big flavor payoff. Serve it warm for a rich, golden finish or chilled for a refreshing summer treat—either way, it’s guaranteed to leave an unforgettable impression.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 227 grams unsalted butter
• 200 grams granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 200 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 large mango
• 1 medium pineapple
• 2 kiwi
• 120 grams apricot preserves
• 60 milliliters dark rum
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a standard 9x5 inch loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

While the pound cake cools, prepare the tropical fruit: peel and dice the mango, remove the core and dice the pineapple, and peel and slice the kiwi. Set aside.

Step 9

To make the rum apricot sauce, combine the apricot preserves, dark rum, lime juice, and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring regularly, until the preserves melt into a smooth sauce. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 10

To serve, slice the pound cake and plate it. Top each slice with a generous spoonful of tropical fruit mixture and drizzle with warm rum apricot sauce.

Step 11

Enjoy your decadent tropical-inspired pound cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2533.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4679.4

Total Fat 219.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1246.6mg	0%
Sodium 1977.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 627.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.5g	0%
Total Sugars 420.6g
Protein 58.6g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 464.0mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 1969.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 53.2%