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Cherry Almond Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Carol 

"This is great for the holidays."
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This recipe has been rated 3 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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Original recipe yield 1 bundt cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups halved red candied cherries
  • 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup cake flour
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine cherries, almonds, and 1/2 cup flour in a bowl; mix until fruit is well coated.
  2. In another bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to blend.
  3. Cream butter or margarine, sugar, and flavorings together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating for one minute with mixer on high speed after each addition. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with flour mixture. Stir in floured fruits and nuts. Spread batter into greased and floured bundt or tube pan.
  4. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 55 to 65 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely. Wrap cooled cake in aluminum foil, and store in cool place for several days to allow cake to ripen.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 26, 2005 by Vanessa 
I have had this cake just about every Christmas for the last 25 years, while growing up and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 11, 2006 by KA4228 
It had a great taste, but was VERY dry. More than likey, I did something wrong. I might try... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Cherry Almond Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 432

  • Total Fat: 20.2g
  • Cholesterol: 112mg
  • Sodium: 332mg
  • Total Carbs: 56.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5.9g

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