Cherry Loaf Pound Cake Recipe 🍒🍰

Overview:

Indulge in the delightful taste of this Cherry Loaf Pound Cake that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe, cherished for years, delivers a moist and flavorful loaf bursting with glace cherries. Simple yet elegant, it’s a sweet treat that’s sure to please!

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Serving: 1 loaf cake

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cake-and-pastry flour
1 pinch of salt
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups glace cherries, chopped and floured

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

Start by preheating your oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease a loaf pan with vegetable spray and set aside.
In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Stir well to blend.

2. Flour Cherries:

Take 1/2 cup of the flour mixture and toss it with the chopped glace cherries. This helps to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake while baking.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. You can use a high-speed setting on your mixer for this step to achieve a fluffy texture.

4. Add Eggs:

Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. This ensures a smooth and airy batter.

5. Incorporate Flour Mixture:

Gradually add the remaining flour mixture to the butter-sugar-egg mixture, mixing until well combined.

6. Add Flavored Cherries:

Stir in the almond extract followed by the floured cherries, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Bake:

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 90 to 100 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Don’t worry if the cake cracks on top; it’s supposed to.

8. Serve and Enjoy:

Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve this delightful Cherry Loaf Pound Cake on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent treat!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Calories: 3629.8
Fat Content: 206.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 123.2g
Cholesterol Content: 1334mg
Sodium Content: 2756mg
Carbohydrate Content: 393.5g
- Fiber Content: 6.8g
- Sugar Content: 203.2g
Protein Content: 52.9g

This Cherry Loaf Pound Cake recipe yields a rich and moist cake with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness from the cherries. Enjoy it as a delightful dessert or a sweet indulgence any time of the day!