Maraschino Cherry Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Maraschino Cherry Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shortening; 6 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon butternut flavored extract; 3 cups white sugar; 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup milk; 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped; 3 ounces cream cheese; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped; 1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups shortening
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon butternut flavored extract
3 cups white sugar
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
3 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional)

1
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.
2
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.
3
Pour batter into a greased tube pan, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours.
4
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.

1820

kcal

Calories

Fat

341

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups shortening, 6 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon butternut flavored extract, and more.

Yes, Maraschino Cherry 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.

Maraschino Cherry Pound Cake

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