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Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Description

Looking for a show-stopping dessert that bursts with flavor and charm? This Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate treat for any celebration or sweet craving. With fluffy vanilla cake layers, a juicy cherry filling, and silky cherry-infused cream cheese frosting, it’s a heavenly combination of sweet, tart, and creamy. Whether you’re after quick breakfast indulgence, easy dinner party desserts, or creative food ideas for any occasion, this easy recipe will steal the spotlight. Each slice is a beautiful swirl of color and flavor—irresistible, elegant, and totally satisfying.

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

Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the batter, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 22–27 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. For cherry filling, simmer chopped cherries with 1–2 tbsp sugar and a splash of lemon juice (optional) until slightly thickened. Cool completely.
  9. Make frosting: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add butter and beat until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix in cherry juice/purée if using.
  10. Assemble cake: Layer cake, spreading frosting and cherry filling between layers. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting. Garnish with cherries if desired.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

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