Cherry Dream Cake
Indulge in the luscious delight of Cherry Dream Cake, a heavenly dessert that perfectly balances light, fluffy layers with bursts of sweet, tangy cherry goodness. This show-stopping creation combines maraschino cherry juice and chopped cherries for a bold, fruity flavor nestled in a soft, tender crumb. Topped with a rich, velvety cream cheese frosting, this cake is as beautiful as it is delicious, especially when garnished with vibrant fresh cherries. Perfect for celebrations or any special occasion, this easy-to-follow recipe takes just 25 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection. Treat yourself and your loved ones to an unforgettable dessert that truly lives up to its "dream" status.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cups whole milk
- 0.25 cups maraschino cherry juice
- 0.5 cups maraschino cherries (chopped)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- optional fresh cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line the bottoms with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy (approximately 3-4 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined—avoid overmixing.
Gently fold in the maraschino cherry juice and chopped maraschino cherries to the batter.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy. Slowly add the heavy cream while mixing until light and smooth.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
For an optional garnish, top the cake with fresh cherries or additional chopped maraschino cherries.
Refrigerate the Cherry Dream Cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the frosting to set. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5886 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.0 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.1 g | 615% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1308 mg | 436% | |
| Sodium | 3249 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 913.1 g | 332% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 666.6 g | ||
| Protein | 79.0 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 708 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 1333 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
