Poppy Seed Pound Cake with Plum Pluot Compote

(5) Course Desserts Total Time 3 1/2h (includes cooling)

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 3/4 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, divided
1/2 cup half and half at room temperature 30 minutes
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 vanilla bean
1/4 cup poppy seeds
2 cups sifted cake flour (not self rising; sift before measuring)
2 pounds firm ripe plums and pluots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch wedges
3 large eggs, warmed in very warm water 10 minutes
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped creamAccompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

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