Vanilla Butternut Pound Cake With Maraschino Cherries Recipe

Name: Vanilla Butternut Pound Cake With Maraschino Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Cream shortening and butter until fluffy. Add sugar and salt. Beat in one egg at a time.
2
Combine evaporated milk and water (to equal one cup total).
3
Add flour and milk mixture alternately, ending with flour. Add flavorings, chopped nuts and the maraschino cherries.
4
Pour batter into a greased and floured tube pan. Place cake in a cold oven. Bake at 325 degrees until done-.
5
Remove cake from pan while still warm. Ice as desired.
6
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!).

1366

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup margarine (2 sticks) or 1 cup butter (2 sticks), 1 teaspoon salt, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Vanilla Butternut Pound Cake With Maraschino Cherries 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.

Vanilla Butternut Pound Cake With Maraschino Cherries

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