I love Cherry Pound Cake, it’s a delightful treat made for Christmas but still used anytime of the year, try our recipe today.
Recipe
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup blended cherries
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup freshly blend cherry juice, divided
3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
To glaze one loaf (optional):
1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly blend cherry juice
Method
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans.
Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Cream the butter and 2 cups of the granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for about 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
With the mixer on medium speed, beat in the eggs, one at a time, and the cherry juice.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the cherry juice, the buttermilk, and vanilla.
Add the flour and buttermilk mixtures alternately to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour.
Divide the batter evenly between the pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a cake tester comes out clean.
While the cakes bake, cook the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with the remaining 1/2 cup cherry juice in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
When the cakes are done, let them cool for 10 minutes. Take them out of the pans and place them on a baking rack set over a tray.
Spoon the cherry syrup over the cakes and allow the cakes to cool completely.
To glaze, combine the confectioners’ sugar and cherry juice in a bowl, mixing with a wire whisk until smooth.
Add a few more drops of juice, if necessary, to make it pour easily.
Pour over the top of one cake and allow the glaze to dry. Wrap well, and store in the refrigerator.
Recipe Submitted by Good Old Bajan Cooking Group.
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