Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting. This enchanting dessert features fluffy vanilla cake layers that are complemented by a luscious cherry filling and creamy cherry-infused frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Each slice reveals vibrant colors and layers that are not only irresistible but also promise a burst of flavor with every bite. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy afternoon treat, this cake will surely steal the show.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 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 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)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract; mix well.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk until just combined.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 22–27 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For cherry filling, simmer chopped cherries with sugar until thickened and cool completely.
- To make frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add butter and sugar gradually along with vanilla extract and cherry juice if desired.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting and cherry filling between each layer before frosting the top and sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg