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Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting

Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting

If you’re seeking the ultimate dessert to impress your guests, look no further than this Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful cake features tender vanilla layers infused with juicy cherries, complemented by a luscious cherry cream cheese frosting. Bursting with flavor and visual appeal, it’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply satisfying a sweet craving. Each slice showcases a beautiful blend of colors and textures that makes every bite irresistible. Plus, it’s easy to make, allowing even novice bakers to shine in the kitchen. With customizable options using fresh or frozen cherries, this cake is sure to steal the show at any gathering.

  • Total Time: 47 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 12 1x

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
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup cherry juice or puréed cherries (optional for flavor and color)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
  4. Alternate mixing dry ingredients with milk until just combined.
  5. Divide batter among pans and bake for 22–27 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes completely before frosting.
  7. Prepare cherry filling by simmering chopped cherries with sugar until thickened; cool.
  8. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  9. Assemble the cake with layers of frosting and cherry filling, then frost the top and sides.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 27 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 34g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 57g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake light. You can enhance the frosting flavor with almond extract if desired.