This deliciously dense Polish cake has a rich, sweet flavor that needs no frosting to produce a great taste! With a slightly crunchy crust, this incredibly moist, almond flavored cake is a classically simple dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings while showing you the unique tastes of Poland. Let’s jump right into the recipe!
Ingredients:
- 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 5 eggs
- 3 cups white sugar
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup shortening
- 2 tbsp “imitation vanilla butter & nut” flavoring” or extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 (4 oz) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
Directions:
- Lightly grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan.
- Add butter, shortening, sugar, and vanilla flavoring to a medium bowl, creaming together.
- One at a time, beat in the eggs. Once combined, stir in the evaporated milk.
- Mix in 2 ⅓ cup flour and ¼ teaspoon salt, stirring well.
- Toss ⅓ cup flour with chopped walnuts in a small bowl, eventually adding the mixture to the batter. Combine well.
- Fold in chopped maraschino cherries until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared 10 inch bundt pan.
- Place cake in cold oven, heating the oven to 300 ℉ (150 ℃). Bake for 2.5 hours. Allow to cool completely (approximately 15-20 minutes) before removing from the pan.
Once your Polish pound cake is removed from its pan, it should be a deliciously browned treat, ready for all of your dessert dreams! Consider sprinkling honey or confectioners sugar on top for an extra layer of sweetness and pleasing presentation.
For an even fuller experience, plate your Polish pound cake on a beautifully hand-made piece of authentic Polish pottery. A vibrantly intricate plate or platter is sure to beautify your sweet treat even more, as well as giving it a feeling of cultural importance.
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