Description
This Maraschino Cherry Cake is an easy and delicious dessert made with a vanilla cake base, infused with cherry juice and almond extract, and topped with a tangy cherry cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup oil
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 16 maraschino cherries, cut into quarters
- 4 ounces (½ block) cream cheese, softened
- â…“ cup salted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, oil, water, maraschino cherry juice, and almond extract using a stand or hand mixer.
- Add the vanilla cake mix and mix well, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gently fold in the quartered maraschino cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, mix the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low to avoid splattering.
- Add the almond extract and maraschino cherry juice, and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Top individual slices with extra maraschino cherries if desired.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Use a hand mixer or stand mixer for a fluffier frosting texture.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding frosting to prevent melting.
- You can garnish the cake with whole or halved maraschino cherries for extra flair.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
