Marvelous Maraschino Mini Pound Cake
Courtesy of National Cherry Growers
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 25 Min.
Cook Time: 45 Min.
Prep Time: 25 Min.
Cook Time: 45 Min.
What you need:
* 1 1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
* 2 3/4 c. sugar
* 5 eggs
* 1 tsp. vanilla extract
* 3 c. all-purpose flour
* 1 tsp. baking powder
* 1/4 tsp. salt
* 1 can (14 oz.) Eagle Brand™ Sweetened Condensed Milk
* 2 c. quartered maraschino cherries, well drained
* Confectioners' sugar
* 2 3/4 c. sugar
* 5 eggs
* 1 tsp. vanilla extract
* 3 c. all-purpose flour
* 1 tsp. baking powder
* 1/4 tsp. salt
* 1 can (14 oz.) Eagle Brand™ Sweetened Condensed Milk
* 2 c. quartered maraschino cherries, well drained
* Confectioners' sugar
What to do:
1. In large bowl, with electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla on low speed until blended, then on high speed 5 min. until light and fluffy.
2. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients alternately with Eagle Brand™ Sweetened Condensed Milk to creamed mixture, mixing lightly after each addition.
3. Fold in cherries. Turn batter into a greased and floured 6 in. festive mini loaf pan.
4. Bake at 350°F for 45 min. or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
5. Let cool for 5 min. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving. Store leftovers covered.
Maraschino cherries add festive flavor and texture to all kinds of delicious family recipes. Everyone appreciates a colorful cake, and here's a way to make a good thing even better. This Marvelous Maraschino Mini Pound Cake recipe adds a new twist to a holiday favorite. Make this easy-to-prepare cake together with the kids, so everyone can join in the fun. Convert these fun, festive mini pound cakes into the perfect holiday hostess gift, teacher gift or more. Simply bake them in a decorative tin, or create your own bright packaging by adding a seasonal ribbon.
2. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients alternately with Eagle Brand™ Sweetened Condensed Milk to creamed mixture, mixing lightly after each addition.
3. Fold in cherries. Turn batter into a greased and floured 6 in. festive mini loaf pan.
4. Bake at 350°F for 45 min. or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
5. Let cool for 5 min. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving. Store leftovers covered.
Maraschino cherries add festive flavor and texture to all kinds of delicious family recipes. Everyone appreciates a colorful cake, and here's a way to make a good thing even better. This Marvelous Maraschino Mini Pound Cake recipe adds a new twist to a holiday favorite. Make this easy-to-prepare cake together with the kids, so everyone can join in the fun. Convert these fun, festive mini pound cakes into the perfect holiday hostess gift, teacher gift or more. Simply bake them in a decorative tin, or create your own bright packaging by adding a seasonal ribbon.