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Cherry Chocolate Chip Pound Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
For the cake:

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cherries, drained and halved
1 cup chocolate chips

For the vanilla glaze:

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Directions:
Directions:
1. Prep the oven and pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and line an 8-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, creating a sling.

2. Beat the melted butter, oil, and sugar: In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat sugar, butter, and vanilla extract on medium high speed until light and fluffy, about 8 minutes. Scrape down the bowl. Beat for another 30 seconds.

3. Beat in the eggs: Add eggs one at a time, waiting until each egg is fully incorporated and scraping down the bowl before adding the next egg.

4. Mix in the flour: With the mixer on low speed add in the flour and mix just until a batter is formed, but you still see some streaks of flour. Use a spatula to finish folding the dough together. It should be thick.

5. Stir in cherries and chocolate chips until just combined.

6. Bake the cake: Scoop the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

7. Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven. Run a thin knife around the edges while still warm, then cool for 15 minutes in the pan before unmolding. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

8. While the cake cools, make the glaze: Whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and extract. Add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the glaze is a smooth, pourable consistency.

9. Glaze and serve: Pour the glaze over cooled cake.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1.5 hours
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
The cake can be served immediately, or you can wait for the glaze to dry, then cover with plastic wrap and store on the counter for up to 5 days. The cake can also be tightly in plastic and frozen for up to three months.

 

 

 

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