Best 8 Cherry Flavored Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of cherry-flavored cakes, where sweet and tangy flavors dance harmoniously. Embark on a culinary journey with our curated collection of cherry cake recipes, each offering a unique taste experience. From the classic and timeless Cherry Coffee Cake, perfect for a cozy morning treat, to the elegant and sophisticated Black Forest Cake, a showstopper for any special occasion.

Delight in the simplicity of the One-Bowl Cherry Cake, a fuss-free recipe that yields a moist and flavorful cake in no time. Experience the burst of fresh cherries in the Cherry Vanilla Dump Cake, an easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for potlucks and gatherings. For chocolate lovers, the Chocolate Cherry Cake is an absolute must-try, combining the richness of chocolate with the vibrant flavor of cherries.

For those seeking a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Cherry Cake offers a delicious alternative without compromising on taste. And for a unique twist, the Cherry Almond Cake brings together the nutty flavor of almonds and the tartness of cherries in perfect harmony.

Whichever recipe you choose, be prepared to be captivated by the delightful symphony of flavors in these cherry-flavored cakes. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delectable baking adventure together.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY DREAM CAKE



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I serve this cherry cake for holidays because it's so festive and easy. No one will know your secret is adding a package of cherry gelatin to a boxed cake mix! -Margaret McNeil, Germantown, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups frozen whipped topping
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. , Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool cake on a wire rack for 3-5 minutes. Poke holes in cake with a meat fork or wooden skewer; gradually pour gelatin over cake. Cool for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Carefully spread over cake. Top with the pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRESH CHERRY CAKE



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A white cake made with fresh cherries and cherry juice. My wife's favorite!

Provided by sonomo

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups halved and pitted cherries
1 ¼ cups cherry juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Place 1 cup sugar and butter in a separate bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in milk and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture to butter mixture; mix until batter is well blended and thick, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spread batter in the prepared baking dish; arrange cherries on top. Drizzle cherry juice over the cherries. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup sugar over the surface.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.1 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 244.6 mg, Sugar 36.7 g

EASY CHERRY CAKE



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In the 1950's, when cake mixes first came out, there was only chocolate, white or spice. To make something special, I came up with this.

Provided by NanaD

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 egg whites (or 3, per cake mix directions)
1 1/4 cups water (*see directions)
1 (8 ounce) jar maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease or Spray bottom of two 8 or 9 inch cake pans.
  • *Drain juice from cherries and add water to make 1 1/4 cups.
  • Chop cherries in half.
  • Beat cake mix, cherry juice/water, oil, egg whites and cherries in large bowl on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 1/2 minutes
  • Pour into pans.
  • Bake 30- 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pans.
  • Run knife around sides of pans before removing.
  • Cool completely before frosting.
  • A White Mountain icing is very good.

23 EASY CHERRY CAKES TO MAKE AT HOME



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Try these cherry cake recipes for desserts that are guaranteed to impress! From black forest to cheesecake to pound cake, cherries are the stars of the show in these treats.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Desserts     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 22

Black Forest Cake
Homemade Fresh Cherry Cake
Heaven on Earth Cake
Cherry and Vanilla Ice Cream Layer Cake
Cherry Madeira Cake
Cherry Chocolate Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
Cherry Bundt Cake
Mini Cherry Cheesecakes
Cherry Ricotta Pound Cake topped with Cherry Cream Cheese Icing
Italian Cherry Pound Cake
Cherry Cheesecake
Cherry Dump Cake
Cherry Cupcakes
Traditional Spumoni Ice Cream Cake
Best Holiday Fruitcake
Shirley Temple Cake
Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
Cherry Upside-Down Cake
Maraschino Cherry Cake
Chocolate Merlot Cupcakes
Black Forest Cupcakes
Black Forest Poke Cake

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a cherry cake in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY CAKE



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This is the cake that most of my family want for their birthday cake. This is a favorite cake of Newfounlanders.

Provided by DotM7037

Categories     Dessert

Time 16m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
16 ounces cherries, dried, glazed (baking cherries)
1 teaspoon almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
1 cup warm milk
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients together and set aside.
  • Cream together butter and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, almond and lemon flavoring and continue to beat.
  • Add dry ingredients and warm milk a little at a time till well mixed. Add the glazed cherries.
  • Bake at 325 for 1 hour or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6195.8, Fat 312.4, SaturatedFat 187.9, Cholesterol 1510.2, Sodium 5916.1, Carbohydrate 770.9, Fiber 23.6, Sugar 360.6, Protein 93.5

FLUFFY CHERRY FROSTING



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Try topping your favorite cake with this creamy cooked frosting from our Test Kitchen. A pink tint and a hint of cherry flavor make it extra special.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups sugar
4 egg whites
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cherry extract or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, egg whites, water, cherry juice and cream of tartar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160° on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes. , Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add extracts. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY FROSTING



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Frosts a 13 X 9- inch cake or fills and frosts (two) 8- or 9-inch cake layers or 24 cupcakes. Adjust to consistency you like by adding more liquid or more powdered sugar. If your powdered sugar is lumpy you might want to sift it before whipping it. If you use milk instead of the cherry juice you might want to add a few drops of red food coloring.

Provided by AustinMama

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 24 cupacke topping, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 -4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon almond extract
2 -3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice, measurement is approximate (or combo with milk)
2 tablespoons chopped maraschino cherries, drained

Steps:

  • Whip 3 cups powdered sugar and butter together.
  • Stir in vanilla, cherry juice (or milk), and cherries.
  • Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency.
  • Add more sugar or liquid as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2226.3, Fat 92.4, SaturatedFat 58.4, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 657.7, Carbohydrate 359.2, Sugar 353.1, Protein 1

3-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE CHERRY DUMP CAKE



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Our Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake brings together the dream team - sweet cherries and rich chocolate. This cherry dump cake recipe calls for only three ingredients and is best served warm with a scoop (or two!) of vanilla ice cream. While this cake is easy to make, the flavor is out-of-this-world and sure to become a family favorite. Whip up this cherry dump cake recipe for an ooey, gooey weekday dessert or for a special occasion!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
3/4 cup butter, melted
Whipped topping or vanilla ice cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread pie filling in baking dish.
  • Top with dry cake mix; gently shake pan to distribute evenly.
  • Pour melted butter over top, tilting pan to cover as much of top with butter as possible.
  • Bake 42 to 45 minutes or until mostly dry on top and bubbly around edges. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and ripe cherries: Using high-quality cherries will significantly enhance the flavor of your cake.
  • Pit the cherries: Use a cherry pitter or a sharp knife to remove the pits from the cherries. This step is essential to avoid an unpleasant texture in your cake.
  • Marinate the cherries: To intensify the cherry flavor, marinate the pitted cherries in sugar and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes before adding them to the cake batter.
  • Use buttermilk: Buttermilk adds a moist and tender crumb to the cake. If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together: This step is essential for achieving a light and fluffy cake. Cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: Gradually add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the cake from curdling.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake at 350°F (175°C): Bake the cake at a moderate temperature to ensure that it cooks evenly throughout. Check the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.

Conclusion:

With its moist and tender crumb, sweet and tangy cherry filling, and creamy frosting, this cherry-flavored cake is a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe provides clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process. By following these steps carefully, you can create a delicious and visually appealing cake that will impress your friends and family. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey!

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