Maraschino Cherry Pound Cake

A wonderful pound cake full of maraschino cherries and a creamy cherry and cream cheese icing.

• Calories: 672 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup flaked coconut (Optional)
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 ½ cups shortening
• 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• ¼ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon butternut flavored extract
• ¾ cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Pour batter into a greased tube pan, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours.

Step 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.