Maraschino Cherry Cake
Delicious Maraschino Cherry Cake with a delightful cherry flavor and creamy frosting.
Equipment
- Stand Mixer
- baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
For the cake
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup oil
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 16 pieces maraschino cherries, cut into quarters
For the frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ⅓ cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 Tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
Instructions
Cake Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, using a stand mixer or an electric mixer, start mix together eggs, oil, water, maraschino cherry juice and almond extract.
- Then add in vanilla cake mix. Stir well to combine.
- Gently stir in maraschino cherries, cut into quarters.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely before making the frosting.
Frosting Preparation
- When ready to make the frosting, mix together cream cheese and salted butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer.
- Then add in powdered sugar.
- Finally, add in almond extract and maraschino cherry juice.
- Mix until smooth then spread onto cooled cake.
- Top slices with maraschino cherries.
Notes
Almond extract enhances the flavor. Alternatively, you can use store-bought frosting with maraschino juice and almond extract. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSodium: 324mgSugar: 38g
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