Description
This 6-Ingredient Cherry Cake is an incredibly easy and delicious dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With a moist and flavorful cake base and a creamy cherry frosting, it’s a simple yet satisfying treat that comes together quickly.
Ingredients
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- 1 (15.25 oz) box white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
Frosting:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup cherry pie filling (from the can above)
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnish:
- Maraschino cherries with stems
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cherry pie filling (reserve â…“ cup for frosting). Beat with an electric mixer until well combined and creamy.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Frosting:
- Cream Cheese and Butter: In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add reserved cherry pie filling, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble:
- Frost and Garnish: Frost the cooled cake with the cherry cream cheese frosting. Garnish with maraschino cherries, if desired.
Notes
- Cake Mix: You don’t need the ingredients listed on the cake mix box; use only the ingredients in this recipe.
- Softened Ingredients: Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened but not melted.
- Powdered Sugar: Add powdered sugar slowly to prevent it from flying out of the bowl.
- Storage: Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 280kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
