CRANBERRY-ALMOND POUND CAKE
When you want an extra-special dessert for the holidays, it's hard to beat a seasonal homemade cake. I like to drizzle mine with a simple but elegant glaze flavored with amaretto. -Jackie Howell, Tucson, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine dried cranberries and amaretto. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool., In a large bowl, beat almond paste, half of the butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until well blended. Add remaining butter and remaining sugar; cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in almond extract., Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in fresh cranberries and dried cranberry mixture. Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-65 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Combine glaze ingredients; beat until smooth. Drizzle over cake. If desired, top with sugared cranberries and sliced almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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JohnKB
[email protected]This was my first time making pound cake and it turned out great! I was worried it would be too dry, but it was actually really moist and flavorful.
Chamara Dusantha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved this cake. The almonds and the pound cake batter were so good together.
Ibrahim Olaide
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a snack.
Babo Mia
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and almonds added a nice touch. However, I think it could be improved with a few tweaks.
Afif Nirob
[email protected]The cake was a bit dense for my taste. I think I might try using a different recipe next time.
Michele Cooper
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Eli Urias
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was so moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and almonds added a nice festive touch.
MeEr Murtaza Ali
[email protected]I've never been a fan of pound cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and almonds added a nice touch of tartness and crunch.
Noe Bagtasos
[email protected]This was my first time making pound cake and it turned out great! I was worried it would be too dry, but it was actually really moist and flavorful.
Shiromaish Maish
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a snack.
Janney Garcia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved this cake. The almonds and the pound cake batter were so good together.
Nicole Charles
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.
Yabsra Yihenew
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and almonds added a nice touch. However, I think it could be improved with a few tweaks.
Shahid Thari
[email protected]The cake was a bit bland. I think I'll add some lemon zest or vanilla extract next time.
Susmita Ramtel
[email protected]This cake was a little too dry for my taste. I think I might try adding some extra butter or sour cream next time.
Joseph Whatmore
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and almonds added a nice tartness and crunch.
Twaha Tasha
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for pound cake. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and almonds give it a great texture.
Wandaxvison
[email protected]I've made this cake a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Brooklyn Lancaster
[email protected]This cranberry almond pound cake was a hit at my holiday party. It was moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and almonds added a nice festive touch.