CHERRY-ALMOND POUND CAKE

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This recipe uses dried cherries, which adds lots of chewy flavor, while almond paste guarantees a moist cake. You can use amaretto in place of the orange juice in both the batter and glaze.-Myrna Tycholaz, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring cherries and orange juice to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., 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. , Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° 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. , Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm cake. Cool completely.

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Faisal Hussian
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. The cake was delicious and moist, and the instructions were easy to follow. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kevin Kc
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I could fix that by reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.


Mashu Melon
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes!


Tatiana Andrade
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I'm not a big fan of cherry desserts, but this cake was surprisingly good. The almond flavor really balances out the tartness of the cherries.


Drue Drymon
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This was the perfect cake to bring to my friend's baby shower. It was a big hit with everyone, and I got lots of compliments on it.


Sachin Awasthee
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I could eat it every day!


Ontor Ahmed
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with fresh cherries, frozen cherries, and even dried cherries. It always turns out great!


nmko byrkhu
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Reduan Mahmud1
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Hanif Sk
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Misbah Jaraf
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Aneel Kumar
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This was my first time making a pound cake, and I was really happy with how it turned out. The instructions were easy to follow, and the cake baked up beautifully. The flavor is classic and delicious, and the cherries add a pop of color and sweetness


paras ali
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cherries, depending on what I have on hand. The almond extract adds a lovely flavor that really complements the cherries.


Tim Guiste
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This cherry almond pound cake was divine! The texture was moist and dense, and the flavor was perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. The almonds added a lovely crunch, and the cherries were a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. I will defin


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