Description
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Maraschino Cherry Cake, a luscious dessert that combines the delightful sweetness of maraschino cherries with a moist and fluffy cake base. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special gathering, this easy-to-make recipe is topped with a rich and creamy frosting that adds a luxurious touch. Impress your guests with this visually stunning and scrumptiously flavorful cake that’s sure to become a favorite at your dessert table. With its unique flavor profile created by the blend of cherries and almond extract, every slice promises a delightful experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 16 maraschino cherries (quartered)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup salted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, oil, water, cherry juice, and almond extract; mix well.
- Add the cake mix and stir until combined. Gently fold in quartered cherries.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar, followed by almond extract and cherry juice.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake and garnish with additional cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg