CHERRY ALMOND CAKE

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Cherries and almonds work well together in this cake recipe that is great for holiday baking.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups halved red candied cherries
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
½ cup cake flour
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 eggs
1 ¾ cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup milk

Steps:

  • Combine cherries, almonds, and 1/2 cup flour in a bowl; mix until fruit is well coated.
  • In another bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to blend.
  • Cream butter or margarine, sugar, and flavorings together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating for one minute with mixer on high speed after each addition. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with flour mixture. Stir in floured fruits and nuts. Spread batter into greased and floured bundt or tube pan.
  • Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 55 to 65 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely. Wrap cooled cake in aluminum foil, and store in cool place for several days to allow cake to ripen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 103.2 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 331.8 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

Nissy Unam
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The cherries and almonds gave it a delicious flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Juyel Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of cherry almond cake, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the almonds added a nice crunch. I would definitely make it again.


ovi Chaudhari
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5 stars! This cake is amazing! I love the cherry almond flavor combination. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Frank Chisoko
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Overall, this cherry almond cake was a success! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Bdmoni Khan1
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland. I won't be making it again.


Biswash Tamang
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


The XDNHOOP edits
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Delicious! The almond flavor really shines through in this cake. I love the combination of cherries and almonds.


Azeem Ahmed
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This cake was easy to make and turned out so good! The cherries and almonds gave it a great flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


lota liones
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I've made this cherry almond cake several times and it's always a hit! The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the almonds add a nice crunch. I love that it's not too sweet, so it's perfect for any occasion.


Seth Roubique
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This cherry almond cake was a delightful treat! The combination of sweet cherries and nutty almonds was perfect, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this c


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