CHERRY POUND CAKE
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
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.
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Isbela Washington
[email protected]This cake is so delicious and easy to make. I love that it's not too sweet and the cherries add the perfect amount of tartness.
Christian Okeke
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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[email protected]This is the best cherry pound cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it turns out so delicious. I highly recommend it!
Wilmer Diaz
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cherries are the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Shofikul Islam
[email protected]I've tried several cherry pound cake recipes and this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cherries are the perfect addition.
Kristopher BUMS
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it turns out so delicious. I love that it's not too sweet and the cherries add the perfect amount of tartness.
Amanda Shipley
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Sabelo S'busiso
[email protected]This is the best cherry pound cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cherries add the perfect touch of sweetness.
Mark Purser
[email protected]This cake is so delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Daniel Dani
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand.
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[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Kundu Timothy
[email protected]I love that this cake is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Zack Stratton
[email protected]This cake is so versatile. I've made it with different types of fruit, such as blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. It's always delicious.
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[email protected]I added a glaze to the top of my cake and it turned out so beautiful. It's the perfect finishing touch.
Antonia Jeremie
[email protected]I didn't have any fresh cherries on hand, so I used frozen cherries instead. The cake still turned out great!
Archibong Favour
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh cherries. It gives the cake such a delicious summery flavor.
Riponz D Sam
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. It turned out perfectly and I'm so proud of how it came out.
Rupak Dulal
[email protected]I made this cake for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!
BuzzyBee
[email protected]This cherry pound cake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cherries add a delicious sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.