Description
Cherry Almond Cake is a delightful dessert that showcases the perfect harmony between sweet cherries and the rich essence of almonds. This light and fluffy cake, topped with creamy maraschino cherry buttercream frosting, is an excellent choice for any celebration or simply as a treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or enjoying a cozy family gathering, this cake’s vibrant colors and exquisite flavors will surely impress everyone.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoons salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, for frosting
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar with a mixer until creamy. Mix in softened butter and almond extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in sour cream until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 23–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg