Quatre Quarts translates into “four fourths” and is a traditional French pound cake. In the past I have posted a basic Quatre Quarts recipe that was a big hit, and I even received an email telling me that a reader's daughter won a ribbon with it in a baking contest! This cake has the addition of vanilla and dried cherries and I am positive it will be just as adored as the basic recipe. Sometimes I like to top my breads with a basic glaze so I will include the recipe should you want to do the same. Try this with dried blueberries as well. It's wonderful!
Ingredients:
3 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup salted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dried cherries
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-inch round cake pan and set aside. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, cream together the egg yolks, sugar, butter, and vanilla. Stir in the vanilla, flour, and dried cherries, and then fold in the egg whites. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 45 – 50 minutes, until it tests done. Cool for 10 minutes in pan, and then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Makes 10 servings and is perfect for tea time!
Quick Vanilla Glaze
Ingredients:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
In a small bowl, combine ingredients; mix until smooth.
Let stand for 5 minutes and pour glaze on to your bread.
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