Best 6 Cherry Almond Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipes

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When it comes to delectable desserts, few things can beat the classic and exquisite cherry almond cream cheese pound cake. This delectable treat has been tantalizing taste buds for generations, with its rich and moist crumb, tangy cream cheese filling, and sweet and tart cherry almond topping. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the journey of creating the perfect cherry almond cream cheese pound cake, ensuring a delightful and unforgettable dessert experience.

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CHERRY CREAM CHEESE CAKE



Cherry Cream Cheese Cake image

This luscious pound cake has a nutty top crust, and is moist and flavorful. Makes a great gift. You can use halved maraschino cherries instead, if you prefer.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup candied cherries, halved
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cream the cream cheese, butter or margarine, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Sift together 2 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into cream cheese mixture. Dredge cherries in 1/4 cup flour, and fold into batter.
  • Sprinkle pecans over the bottom of an ungreased 10 inch angel food tube pan. Bottom should be completely covered. Add a few more pecans if necessary. Spoon batter into pan on top of nuts.
  • Bake for about 75 minutes, or until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean. Allow cake to cool in pan. Run knife around outside edge and center tube. Ease cake out of pan, and onto plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 105.6 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 241.7 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

CHERRY-ALMOND CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



Cherry-Almond Cream Cheese Pound Cake image

Make and share this Cherry-Almond Cream Cheese Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons kirsch or 2 tablespoons hot water
3 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Add cherries and kirsch to a small bowl; let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Position oven rack in the center of oven; preheat to 325°; grease the inside of a 10-inch Bundt pan; dust the pan with flour.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl; whisk to blend and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute.
  • Gradually add the sugar and beat on med-high speed until well blended and light, about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Beat in the vanilla and almond extract.
  • Add the flour mixture at low speed, mixing just until blended.
  • Add in cherries, along with any remaining liquid, and mix until blended.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake the cake for 55-65 minutes, until a pick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  • Dust the cake lightly with powdered sugar right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.2, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 128.2, Sodium 241.9, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 28.9, Protein 6

VANILLA CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



Vanilla Cream Cheese Pound Cake image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 10

Baking spray with flour, such as Baker's Joy
3 tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar, such as Sugar in the Raw
3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
6 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean
3 cups sifted cake flour (measured after sifting)
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spray two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch metal loaf pans with the baking spray and sprinkle the insides of the pans with the demerara sugar, tilting the pans to cover evenly.
  • Place the butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, until light and creamy. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula to be sure it's well mixed. With the mixer on low, add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well and scraping down the bowl before adding the next egg. Mix in the vanilla extract and vanilla seeds.
  • Combine the cake flour and salt in a medium bowl. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, scraping down the bowl and beater with a rubber spatula. Mix the batter with the spatula to be sure it's well mixed. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans, smooth the tops, and bake in the center of the oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then carefully turn them out and cool completely on a baking rack.

CHERRY POUND CAKE



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Here's a rich classic pound cake with the pretty surprise of bright red cherries tucked inside and dotting the creamy icing. This one's perfect for the holidays. -Evva Foltz Hanes, Clemmons, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, divided
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup 2% milk
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Additional sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

  • Drain and chop cherries, reserving juice; set aside., In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine milk and 1/4 cup reserved cherry juice; add to creamed mixture alternately with flour, beating well after each addition. Fold in 1/2 cup cherries., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough reserved cherry juice to achieve spreading consistency. Fold in coconut and remaining chopped cherries. Frost cake. Sprinkle with walnuts and additional coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 860 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 130g carbohydrate (98g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHERRY-ALMOND POUND CAKE



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This recipe uses dried cherries, which adds lots of chewy flavor, while almond paste guarantees a moist cake. You can use amaretto in place of the orange juice in both the batter and glaze.-Myrna Tycholaz, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup orange juice
1-1/4 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup (4 ounces) almond paste
2-1/2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring cherries and orange juice to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, cream the butter, almond paste and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in the cherry mixture. , Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm cake. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY ALMOND POUND CAKE



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The abundance of cherries and the flavor of almond in this recipe are so teasing to the taste-buds.

Provided by Randy

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package cherry chip cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 eggs
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a bundt or tube pan.
  • Combine the cake mix, pie filling, almond extract, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly by hand until well moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool on rack for 15 minutes; invert cooled cake onto serving plate. Cool completely.
  • Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract in a small bowl. Add drops of water until glaze is drizzling consistency. Spoon glaze over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 194 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

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Tips for Baking the Perfect Cherry Almond Cream Cheese Pound Cake

- **Use room temperature ingredients.** This will help the cake to mix together more smoothly and evenly. - **Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.** This will create air pockets in the cake, making it lighter and more tender. - **Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.** This will help to prevent the cake from curdling. - **Gently fold in the flour and baking powder.** Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. - **Pour the batter into a greased and floured bundt pan.** Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - **Let the cake cool completely before glazing it.** This will help the glaze to set properly. ###

Conclusion

Cherry Almond Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet and tangy glaze, and crunchy almond topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to serve, give Cherry Almond Cream Cheese Pound Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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