Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting! This scrumptious dessert features fluffy layers of vanilla cake, complemented by a luscious cherry filling and creamy frosting that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat, this cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, each slice invites you to savor the moment. Easy to make and enjoyable for all ages, this cake is sure to impress everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 cups cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned), pitted and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cherry juice or puréed cherries (optional for flavor and color)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and milk alternately until combined.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 22-27 minutes; cool completely.
- For the cherry filling, simmer cherries with sugar until thickened. Cool before using.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add butter, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the cake with cherry filling between layers and frost with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg