Description
Maraschino Cherry Cake is a vibrant and delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of maraschino cherries with a light vanilla cake. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a family gathering, or simply indulging in a sweet treat at home. Topped with creamy frosting made from cream cheese and butter, each slice bursts with flavor and visual appeal, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for your dessert table. With its moist texture and rich taste, this Maraschino Cherry Cake is sure to impress guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 16 maraschino cherries, cut into quarters
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup salted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together eggs, oil, water, maraschino cherry juice, and almond extract. Add the vanilla cake mix and stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in the quartered maraschino cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in almond extract and cherry juice until combined.
- Frost the cooled cake evenly and top with additional maraschino cherries for decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg