Cherry Vanilla Cake
Indulge in the luscious flavors of this Cherry Vanilla Cake, a delightful combination of sweet cherries and fragrant vanilla that promises to impress at any gathering. This moist and tender cake, made from scratch, features juicy bites of fresh or frozen cherries folded into a buttery vanilla batter, creating a dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Topped with a silky vanilla glaze, this cake strikes the perfect balance between elegance and comfort food. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward steps, it’s an ideal treat for both beginners and expert bakers. Serve it as a beautiful centerpiece for celebrations or as a timeless dessert for everyday indulgence. Keywords: Cherry Vanilla Cake, homemade cherry cake, vanilla glaze cake, cherry dessert recipes.
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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, softened
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 1 cups Whole milk
- 1.5 cups Fresh or frozen cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1.25 cups Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the halved cherries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and spread it evenly. If desired, place a few extra cherry halves on top of the batter for decoration.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake cools, prepare the vanilla glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more milk if needed.
Once the cake has fully cooled, drizzle the vanilla glaze over the top. Let it set for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your moist and delicious Cherry Vanilla Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.6 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.4 g | 512% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1162 mg | 387% | |
| Sodium | 2497 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 743.1 g | 270% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 496.8 g | ||
| Protein | 68.1 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.0 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 561 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1586 mg | 34% | |
*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.
