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Maraschino Cherry Pound Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Debbie Crawford

"A wonderful pound cake full of maraschino cherries and a creamy cherry and cream cheese icing."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 12 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 tube cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups shortening
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon butternut flavored extract
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and the white sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Add the flavoring.
  2. In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder together. Add these dry ingredients alternating with the milk to the creamed mixture. Stir 3/4 cup chopped cherries into the batter.
  3. Pour batter into a greased tube pan, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours.
  4. To Make the Frosting: Cream together the cream cheese and the butter in a small mixing bowl. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar. Stir in the 1/4 cup cherries and coconut. Frost cake when cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2003 by NILLAWAV
This is a moist and delicious cake. The recipe makes a big cake. If you love cherries you will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2003 by IAMBIC1
I made this yesterday for my husband's birthday and he loved it. Even though I cheated and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2006 by RickN
This cake turned out excellent, moist, dense and yes it was a large cake so I took some to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2008 by Halz
This was a really good cake. Like other reviewers noted, it's a really big cake. I made 2/3... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2006 by KERRYLYNN1
I was not impressed, this cake tasted like flour and shortening with cherry pieces. I love... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2006 by BERT719
I baked this cake earlier this week. I decided to bring some to work and share it with my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2005 by NANNEYOF3
I have baked many pound cakes and this one is at the top. This is a very large cake with a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by JBOTTS
Like another, I cheated and used a boxed pound cake mix. Could not find butternut extract so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2007 by vicki
Absolutely large, dense beautiful pound cake. I, also used butter flavored shortening. Other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2007 by belle1624
i give 5 star. It's really yummy & easy. Only make 1/3 from the recipe & put in medium cup,... MORE