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    Published: Dec 8, 2014 · Modified: Dec 8, 2022 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Cake Bites with Pomegranate Curd and Whipped Cream

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    Pomegranate Curd cake sndwiches  a simple and light winter dessert!

    I have a real obsession with pomegranate curd. I spread it on my toast with a nice schmear of butter and top it on my muffins and even put it in my clafoutis from time to time. I added more pomegranate juice to my curd to intensify the flavor for these sandwiches and it is marvelous! What I love about these little cake bites is that it is a little reminder of summer, but with a wonderful fruity winter touch.

    Can we just agree that pomegranate curd and cake always need to be together?

    Pomegranate Curd cake sndwiches  a simple and light winter dessert!

    Cake bites are also probably the best/worst thing ever. They are 1 inch little squares of cake (some of these came out a little rectangular because I am not a patient cake cutter) that you can pretty much pop into your mouth over and over again and before you know it, you've eaten half the cake.

    Not saying I've done that or anything. Nope, not gonna admit to anything at all......

    But if you do end up eating half the cake, let's just say that I don't judge you in the least.

    Pomegranate Curd cake sndwiches  a simple and light winter dessert!

    If you don't want to make pomegranate curd, or want to make this recipe when pomegranates aren't in-season, you an easily substitute it with lemon curd, jams, or fresh fruit. There really isn't any going wrong with this recipe.

    Pomegranate Curd cake sndwiches  a simple and light winter dessert!

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    Pomegranate Curd cake sndwiches a simple and light winter dessert!

    Chiffon cake sandwiches with pomegranate curd and whipped cream

    Amanda Powell
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    Prep Time 35 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ¼ cup cake flour
    • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar divided
    • 2 ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup oil I used avocado, but any will work
    • 7 egg yolks
    • ¾ cup milk
    • 9 egg whites
    • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ⅔ cup pomegranate curd
    • ½ - ⅔ cup fresh whipped cream

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
    • Whisk the cake flour, half the sugar, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl.
    • In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, egg yolks, and milk together. Mix well. Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Do not over mix.
    • In a stand mix, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks, Add in the cream of tartar and vanilla extract, then slowly add the remaining sugar. Beat until stiff glossy peaks form.
    • Slowly fold in the egg whites into the batter. Be careful to not over mix.
    • Pour the batter into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
    • Bake for about 35 - 40 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched. Allow to cool completely.
    • Gently remove the cake and wrap with plastic wrap. Chill or freeze (I froze the cake as it helps make it easier to cut).
    • Cut the cake in half. Top one half with the pomegranate curd. Top the other half with the whipped cream. Sandwich the two cakes together. Cut into one inch squares.

    Notes

    Cake recipe from Martha Strewart
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    1. Zainab says

      December 09, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      You know, I've never had pomegranate curd. I need to make that change!! These cake bites are just simply amazing.

      Reply
    2. Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says

      December 09, 2014 at 8:23 am

      This cake sounds so light and fluffy that it is making my mouth water!

      Reply
    3. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

      December 08, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      I am not very adventurous when it comes to pomegranates! I find them a little intimidating. These cakes look totally incredible!

      Reply
    4. Rachel @ Bakerita says

      December 08, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      These are such cute little bites, and that pomegranate curd sounds absolutely amazing!

      Reply
    5. Kathy@ Olives & Garlic says

      December 08, 2014 at 8:17 pm

      Wow, I've never had pomegranate curd before. I bet it's delicious. Such a creative dessert. Lovely recipe.

      Reply
    6. Christina @ Bake with Christina says

      December 08, 2014 at 11:49 am

      These cake sandwiches look so yummy! And I love the pomegranate in them, one of my favorite flavors!!

      Reply
    7. Sarah | Broma Bakery says

      December 08, 2014 at 9:28 am

      Cake bites? Like cake in handheld form? This is brilliant, Amanda. Like, I need these in my life. Plus, pomegranate curd? Sounds increeeedible. Pinned, duh!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        December 08, 2014 at 6:32 pm

        I like to think of them as "cake pills" you can just pop them in your mouth and go! <3

        Reply

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