Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cherry Almond Cake, an exquisite dessert that combines a fluffy almond cake with creamy maraschino cherry buttercream frosting. This cake is perfect for any celebration—birthdays, holidays, or just a special treat for yourself. Its moist texture and vibrant colors make it a stunning centerpiece that will leave your guests asking for seconds. With straightforward steps and easy-to-find ingredients, you’ll be able to whip up this charming dessert in no time. Enjoy the irresistible fusion of sweet cherries and nutty almonds in every bite!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoons salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temp. (2 sticks)
- 4 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups butter, softened (2 1/2 sticks)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8–10 maraschino cherries, slightly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together eggs and sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add softened butter and almond extract; mix well for about 1 minute.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just blended. Be careful not to overmix!
- Fold in sour cream until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg