Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting, a show-stopping dessert perfect for any gathering. This vibrant cake features layers of fluffy vanilla cake complemented by juicy cherries and a smooth cream cheese frosting that is simply irresistible. Whether it’s a birthday celebration, holiday feast, or a cozy family dinner, this cake will surely become a favorite. Easy to prepare and versatile for any occasion, you’ll find yourself making excuses to whip up this sweet treat time and again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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
- 2 cups pitted and chopped cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cherry juice or puréed cherries (optional for flavor and color)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk.
- Fold in cherries and divide batter among pans. Bake for 22–27 minutes.
- Cool cakes before frosting with cream cheese mixture blended until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg