Description
A delightful Cherry Layer Cake topped with creamy Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup cherry pie filling (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and cherry pie filling.
- In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between two greased 9-inch round cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and cherry pie filling until well combined.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use fresh cherries instead of pie filling.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cherry Layer Cake, Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert Recipe