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 ⅓ 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
