Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our almond pound cake paired with a luscious cherry berry sauce. This classic cake recipe is elevated with the nutty flavor of almonds, resulting in a moist, tender crumb that melts in your mouth. The homemade cherry berry sauce adds a vibrant burst of sweetness and tartness, perfectly complementing the richness of the cake. Additionally, explore variations of this timeless dessert, including a gluten-free almond pound cake and a delectable almond pound cake with a salted caramel glaze. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the traditional pound cake, ensuring an unforgettable dessert experience.
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CHERRY ALMOND POUND CAKE
The abundance of cherries and the flavor of almond in this recipe are so teasing to the taste-buds.
Provided by Randy
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a bundt or tube pan.
- Combine the cake mix, pie filling, almond extract, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly by hand until well moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool on rack for 15 minutes; invert cooled cake onto serving plate. Cool completely.
- Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract in a small bowl. Add drops of water until glaze is drizzling consistency. Spoon glaze over cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 194 mg, Sugar 19.4 g
ALMOND POUND CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 10 to 12-cup bundt pan. Set aside.
- Use a mixer to cream the butter and sugar together for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, and mix well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again.
- Add the dry ingredients and the milk to the mixture, alternately. Start with 1/3 of the dry, then half the milk, another 1/3 of the dry, the other 1/2 of the milk, then the remaining dry. Mix well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again.
- Add the vanilla and almond extracts. For lots of almond flavor, add 3 teaspoons. For less, only add 2. Mix to combine.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Bake times may vary. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then place a plate or platter over the pan and invert to turn the cake out onto the plate. Allow to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk together in a small bowl. Drizzle over the cooled pound cake and sprinkle the almonds over the top.
ALMOND-LEMON POUND CAKE
This lemon-almond cake is the first cake I learned to make more than 30 years ago, and it's still a favorite of mine. You can freeze any leftover cake and berry sauce for another time. -Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-in. round baking pan with 1 teaspoon butter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar; set aside. Place the almonds and sugar in a blender or food processor; cover and process until finely ground., In a small bowl, cream remaining butter; beat in almond mixture until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and lemon zest. Combine the flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with lemon juice., Pour into prepared pan. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. , For topping, in a heavy saucepan, combine the berries, sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Sprinkle cake with confectioners' sugar. Serve with berry topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Fat 37g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
CHERRY-ALMOND CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE
Make and share this Cherry-Almond Cream Cheese Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Add cherries and kirsch to a small bowl; let stand for 20 minutes.
- Position oven rack in the center of oven; preheat to 325°; grease the inside of a 10-inch Bundt pan; dust the pan with flour.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl; whisk to blend and set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute.
- Gradually add the sugar and beat on med-high speed until well blended and light, about 2 minutes.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Beat in the vanilla and almond extract.
- Add the flour mixture at low speed, mixing just until blended.
- Add in cherries, along with any remaining liquid, and mix until blended.
- Scrape batter into prepared pan.
- Bake the cake for 55-65 minutes, until a pick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
- Dust the cake lightly with powdered sugar right before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.2, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 128.2, Sodium 241.9, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 28.9, Protein 6
ALMOND CAKE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
This cake is simple, but is delectable and looks elegant. The cake is very moist with great flavor. The drizzle of raspberry sauce, not only adds to the enjoyment of the dessert, but it looks beautiful on the plate. -Joan Sullivan, Gambrills, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings (1/4 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. round baking pan with parchment; coat paper with cooking spray and set aside., In a large bowl, combine the almond paste, 3/4 cup sugar and butter; beat for 2 minutes until blended. Beat in the eggs, liqueur and extract. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture just until combined., Spread into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., Invert cake onto cake plate; remove parchment. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar., Place raspberries in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Strain, reserving juice; discard seeds. In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook raspberry juice and remaining sugar for 15-18 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup. Serve with cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- For a finer texture, use almond flour instead of almond meal. - To enhance the flavor of the cake, toast the almonds before grinding them. - For a richer cake, use browned butter instead of regular butter. - To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan thoroughly. - Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing it. - For a glossy glaze, use a simple syrup made with equal parts sugar and water. - To make the cherry-berry sauce, use fresh or frozen cherries and berries. - For a thicker sauce, cook the sauce over low heat for a longer period of time. - Serve the cake with the cherry-berry sauce and a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.Conclusion:
This almond pound cake with cherry-berry sauce is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a delicate almond flavor. The cherry-berry sauce is tart and sweet, and it complements the cake perfectly. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are readily available.
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