Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting
Looking for a show-stopping dessert that impresses with both flavor and charm? This Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate indulgence for any celebration or sweet craving. Featuring fluffy vanilla cake layers, a luscious cherry filling, and rich cherry-infused cream cheese frosting, this cake offers a heavenly balance of sweet and tart. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a delightful treat, this easy-to-follow recipe will surely steal the spotlight at any gathering. Each slice showcases stunning colors and flavors—irresistible, elegant, and utterly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 cups cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned), pitted and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cherry juice or puréed cherries (optional for flavor and color)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with milk until just mixed.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 22–27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the cherry filling, simmer pitted cherries with sugar until thickened; cool before using.
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting and cherry filling between cake layers; frost the top and sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg