Indulge in the delightful Cherry Pound Cake with Cherry Nut Frosting, a classic dessert that embodies the essence of sweet and nutty flavors. This delectable cake is a symphony of textures, featuring a moist and tender crumb enveloped in a luscious cherry nut frosting that adds a delightful crunch. The recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring baking enthusiasts of all skill levels can recreate this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of their own kitchens.
The journey begins with the preparation of the moist pound cake batter, which forms the foundation of this delightful dessert. Simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and baking powder are combined to create a smooth and velvety batter. Once baked to perfection, the cake exudes a golden-brown crust and a tantalizing aroma that fills the air.
The cherry nut frosting, the crowning glory of this cake, is a delightful combination of sweet cherries, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy frosting base. The frosting is prepared by simmering cherries and walnuts in a saucepan until the mixture thickens, creating a rich and flavorful sauce. This sauce is then combined with a mixture of butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar, resulting in a smooth and velvety frosting that complements the moist pound cake perfectly.
The article also includes a recipe for a delectable Cherry Pie Filling, a versatile filling that can be used in a variety of desserts. Made with fresh cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch, this filling is bursting with cherry flavor and can be used to create mouthwatering cherry pies, tarts, and other delectable treats.
Additionally, the article provides a recipe for a luscious Cherry Nut Granola, a healthy and flavorful breakfast option. This granola combines oats, nuts, seeds, dried cherries, and honey to create a crunchy and nutritious granola that can be enjoyed with milk, yogurt, or as a topping for smoothies and parfaits.
With its detailed instructions, captivating photography, and a collection of delectable recipes, this article is a comprehensive guide to creating a variety of cherry-inspired desserts and treats. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article has something to offer everyone who loves the sweet and nutty flavors of cherries.
CHERRY POUND CAKE
Here's a rich classic pound cake with the pretty surprise of bright red cherries tucked inside and dotting the creamy icing. This one's perfect for the holidays. -Evva Foltz Hanes, Clemmons, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Drain and chop cherries, reserving juice; set aside., In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine milk and 1/4 cup reserved cherry juice; add to creamed mixture alternately with flour, beating well after each addition. Fold in 1/2 cup cherries., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough reserved cherry juice to achieve spreading consistency. Fold in coconut and remaining chopped cherries. Frost cake. Sprinkle with walnuts and additional coconut if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 860 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 130g carbohydrate (98g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
CHERRY NUT CAKE
My grandmother made up this recipe for her children. Using Ozark-grown cherries and walnuts, she invented one they all liked. Granny always used cream from the dairy farm near her home, but the half-and half works well and is easier to find. -Diana Jennings, Lebanon, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. In a small bowl, mix cream and cherry juice. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cream mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in cherries and walnuts. With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold into batter., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread top with half the whipped cream. Top with remaining cake layer; spread with remaining whipped cream. Decorate with cherries.
Nutrition Facts :
CHERRY NUT POUND CAKE
This pound cake is so moist and delicious! My mother gave me the recipe, and I just had to post it here. My husband is not a big fan of desserts, but he just loves this cake.
Provided by ciao4293
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each one.
- Add sour cream, vanilla, and remaining ingredients.
- Mix just until moist.
- Pour into a greased 10" round pan.
- Bake at 350° for one hour.
CHERRY POUND CAKE
My grandmother always made this creamy cake for Christmas morning. It's so pretty and tastes wonderful! Now that Nana is gone, I'm continuing the tradition.
Provided by RAYNEBOW
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch tube pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extract. Beat in the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Dredge cherries in 1/4 cup flour, then fold into batter. Spread into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Cholesterol 123.2 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 375.1 mg, Sugar 25.3 g
MARASCHINO CHERRY NUT CAKE
A very good and moist cake with a lovely pink color perfect for birthdays, showers, or anniversaries.
Provided by Judy Wattenbarger
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans or one 9x13-inch cake pan.
- Reserve 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice. Coarsely chop the cherries to make 1/2 cup. Set aside.
- Sift cake flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and set aside.
- Beat shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium high speed for 30 seconds. Add the 1 1/3 cups white sugar and beat until well combined. Add the egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each.
- Combine 2/3 cup milk and reserved 1/4 cup cherry juice. Add the flour and milk mixture alternately to the shortening mixture, beating on low speed after each addition until just combined. Stir in the chopped cherries and nuts. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- In preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger or a tester comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes for round cakes (or 30 to 35 minutes for a 9x13 inch pan). Cool cakes in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire rack to cool completely.
- To make frosting: beat 3/4 cups butter in a large bowl till fluffy. Gradually add 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; beat well. Slowly beat in 1/3 cup milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually beat in the remaining 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar. Beat in additional milk (1 to 2 tablespoons) if needed, to make frosting of spreading consistency. If desired, tint the frosting pink by adding 6 drops of red food coloring.
- Once cake is completely cool, frost with butter frosting and decorate with maraschino cherries with stems.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.3 calories, Carbohydrate 113.7 g, Cholesterol 32.1 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 303.9 mg, Sugar 82.3 g
CHERRY POUND CAKE WITH CHERRY NUT FROSTING
Unbelieveably rich and moist; a must for those of us who love cherries. My SIL, who makes it for her husband's birthday every year, shared the recipe with me.
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cream butter, crisco, and sugar; add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add flour alternatively with milk & cherry juice; add vanilla.
- Chop cherries and add to batter.
- Bake in greased and floured 10" tube pan at 300 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
- FROSTING:.
- Cream together cream cheese and butter.
- Add remaining ingredients and enough cherry juice to make icing smooth and spreading consistency.
Tips:
- For a moist and tender cake, use room temperature ingredients and cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
- Fresh cherries are best for this recipe, but frozen cherries can also be used. If using frozen cherries, thaw them and drain them before adding them to the batter.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- To make the frosting, use room temperature butter and cream cheese. This will help the frosting to be smooth and creamy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream until it reaches the desired consistency.
- To decorate the cake, use fresh cherries, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts.
Conclusion:
Cherry pound cake with cherry nut frosting is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and tender cake is packed with cherries and chocolate chips, and the frosting is rich and creamy. This cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends.
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