VANILLA BUTTERNUT POUND CAKE WITH MARASCHINO CHERRIES

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Vanilla Butternut Pound Cake With Maraschino Cherries image

Haven't made this yet, but have been searching online for a bundt pan maraschino cherry cake and found this one on "baking911.com" after requesting.

Provided by Lorraine3

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup margarine (2 sticks) or 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups sifted flour
6 ounces evaporated milk
2 ounces water
1 cup chopped nuts
10 ounces maraschino cherries, well drained
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons butter-nut flavoring, see note

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and butter until fluffy. Add sugar and salt. Beat in one egg at a time.
  • Combine evaporated milk and water (to equal one cup total).
  • Add flour and milk mixture alternately, ending with flour. Add flavorings, chopped nuts and the maraschino cherries.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured tube pan. Place cake in a cold oven. Bake at 325 degrees until done-.
  • Remove cake from pan while still warm. Ice as desired.
  • Note: The flavoring might be a bit difficult to find, but can be ordered online from the Superior Prod. Co. Charlotte N.C. as llangrove's review of Aug. 17th 2010 states. (Thank you llangrove for that information!).

Rana Ahtsham
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


yosef tizazu
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This cake was delicious! The butternut squash gave it a unique flavor and texture that I really enjoyed. The cherries were a nice addition, and the cake was overall very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Tistan
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I'm not a fan of butternut squash, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe, even if you're not a fan of b


Grace Vela
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This cake was a disappointment. The butternut squash made the cake too dense and heavy, and the cherries were too sweet. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Rajan Bhattarai
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I was looking for a unique cake recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. The butternut squash and maraschino cherries sounded like a strange combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries added a nic


Uche Vincent
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This cake was delicious! I made it for a family gathering and everyone loved it. The butternut squash gave it a unique flavor and texture that was really interesting. The cherries were a nice addition, and the cake was overall very flavorful. I would


tajamal awan
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The butternut squash gave the cake a unique flavor and texture that I really enjoyed. The cherries were a nice addition, and the cake was overall very flavorful. I would definitely r


Amie Jallow
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I wasn't sure how the butternut squash would taste in a cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shaela's Mama
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The butternut squash added a nice moistness and flavor to the cake. The cherries were a nice addition, and the cake was overall very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Blessing Mwaanazvo
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Helena Francis
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This cake was delicious! The butternut squash gave it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The cherries were a nice addition, and the cake was overall very moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


muhammad haseeb saeed
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I was a bit skeptical about using butternut squash in a cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries added a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Cynthia Stephens
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This cake is amazing! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The butternut squash adds a unique flavor and texture that makes this cake stand out from the rest. I highly recommend it!


Sunil Khatri
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. It was moist and flavorful, and the cherries added a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zayn Chalan
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This cake was a hit at my dinner party! The vanilla and butternut flavors were perfectly balanced, and the maraschino cherries added a pop of sweetness and color. I'll definitely be making this again.