Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting
Looking for a stunning dessert that brings both flavor and charm to your table? This Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate indulgence for any occasion. With fluffy vanilla cake layers complemented by a luscious cherry filling and smooth cherry-infused cream cheese frosting, this cake strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart. It’s not just visually appealing; each slice offers a delightful experience, making it ideal for celebrations or satisfying sweet cravings. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, planning a family gathering, or simply want to treat yourself, this easy-to-follow recipe will make you the star of the dessert table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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
- ¼ cup cherry juice or puréed cherries (optional for flavor and color)
Instructions
- Preheat your 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.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time along with vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the batter until just combined.
- Divide batter among pans and bake for 22–27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For cherry filling, simmer chopped cherries with sugar until thickened; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, add butter and powdered sugar to make frosting.
- Assemble by layering cake with frosting and cherry filling; frost top and sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg