Cherry Almond Pound Cake
A delightful pound cake infused with cherries and almond, perfect for gatherings or a cozy brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each.
- Mix in almond extract.
- Combine dry ingredients in another bowl.
- Alternate adding dry and wet ingredients, starting and ending with flour.
- Fold in cherries gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of ice cream for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cherry, almond, pound cake, dessert, baking