MARASCHINO CHERRY POUND CAKE

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A wonderful pound cake full of maraschino cherries and a creamy cherry and cream cheese icing.

Provided by Debbie Crawford

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups shortening
6 eggs
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon butternut flavored extract
3 cups white sugar
3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk
¾ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
3 ounces cream cheese
¼ cup butter, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
¼ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
½ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening and the white sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Add the flavoring.
  • In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder together. Add these dry ingredients alternating with the milk to the creamed mixture. Stir 3/4 cup chopped cherries into the batter.
  • Pour batter into a greased tube pan, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours.
  • To Make the Frosting: Cream together the cream cheese and the butter in a small mixing bowl. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar. Stir in the 1/4 cup cherries and coconut. Frost cake when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.4 calories, Carbohydrate 94 g, Cholesterol 96.2 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 102.7 mg, Sugar 62.3 g

Eric Uhl
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's moist, flavorful, and easy to make.


Shaho mashhuri
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


SYRYM NARYNBAI
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect! It was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


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This cake was very dense and dry. I was disappointed with the results.


car Insurance
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I would recommend using a little less sugar next time.


Akagbusi Samuel
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I wasn't sure how this cake would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ananiya Serkalem
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This cake was delicious! The cherries added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Yashfa Naeem
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This is the best pound cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Cyuzuzo Pauline
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crunchy topping.


Den pan
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This pound cake was so moist and flavorful! The maraschino cherries added a perfect touch of sweetness and tartness. I'll definitely be making this again.