POUND CAKE WITH CHERRY CHOCOLATE TOPPING

Pound Cake with Cherry Chocolate Topping image

Chocolate and cherries are a classic combination. Here they come together in a succulent sauce that's draped over generous slices of moist pound cake.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, undrained
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional
1 package (16 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed
6 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine cherries and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to cherries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and red food coloring if desired. Cut cake into 12 slices. For each serving, place 2 slices on an individual plate. Top with 1 tablespoon chocolate sauce and about 1/4 cup cherry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.