How to Make Cherry Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cherry Pound Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This moist and flavorful cake is studded with juicy cherries and has a tender crumb that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you serve it for a special celebration or simply enjoy a slice with your afternoon coffee, this Cherry Pound Cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and halved
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 8 inch tube pan

  • 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

    433 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 123mg
    • Sodium: 375mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 102mg