Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cherry Almond Cake, a light and fluffy dessert that brings together sweet cherries and rich almond notes. This cake is perfect for any celebration, whether it’s a birthday, holiday gathering, or simply a cozy evening at home. Topped with luscious maraschino cherry buttercream frosting, this visually stunning cake will impress your guests and brighten up your table. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this delicious treat effortlessly. Elevate your dessert game with this charming cake that promises to be the centerpiece of any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and creamy.
- Add softened butter and almond extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Fold in the sour cream until smooth and thick.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans on a wire rack before frosting with maraschino cherry buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg