Cherry-Almond Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Cherry-Almond Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried cherries; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1-1/4 cups butter, softened; 1/2 cup (4 ounces) almond paste; 2-1/2 cups sugar; 6 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sour cream; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Servings: persons

1 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup orange juice
1-1/4 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup (4 ounces) almond paste
2-1/2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

1
In a small saucepan, bring cherries and orange juice to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature.
2
In a large bowl, cream the butter, almond paste and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in the cherry mixture.
3
Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325u00b0 for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
4
Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm cake. Cool completely.

1336

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried cherries, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1-1/4 cups butter, softened, 1/2 cup (4 ounces) almond paste, and more.

Yes, Cherry-Almond Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry-Almond Pound Cake

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