Cherry Pound Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, divided
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3 cups sugar
• 6 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup 2% milk
• 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• FROSTING:
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• Additional sweetened shredded coconut, optional