Best 4 Cherry Vanilla Birthday Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Cherry Vanilla Birthday Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and make any celebration truly special. This exquisite cake boasts a moist and fluffy vanilla sponge, generously layered with a luscious cherry filling, and adorned with a velvety vanilla buttercream frosting. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet cherries, creamy vanilla, and a hint of almond extract, creating an unforgettable taste experience. The article provides step-by-step instructions for creating this masterpiece, along with variations such as a gluten-free version and a funfetti twist. It also includes a recipe for a delectable cherry pie filling and a versatile vanilla buttercream frosting that can elevate any cake or cupcake.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY CHERRY CAKE



George Washington's Birthday Cherry Cake image

My mother started making this recipe for George Washington's birthday when I was little. Chock full of cherries, chocolate chips and nuts, this moist cake is a winner any time of the year!

Provided by Laurie Johnson Gonzalez

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Bundt Cake Recipes     Chocolate

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash salt
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Thoroughly grease a 9-inch Bundt® pan with shortening, then dust with flour. Shake off any excess flour from the pan.
  • In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly combined. Gently mix in the cherry pie filling, chocolate chips and nuts, and scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with moist crumbs, about 1 hour. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then invert pan and remove cake. Allow cake to finish cooling on a rack; sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 21 g

CHERRY VANILLA CAKE



Cherry Vanilla Cake image

I decided to post this recipe since it is scribbled on a yellowed paper napkin. Easy I have no clue how long I have had the napkin or where I got the recipe

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) package white cake mix or 1 (18 ounce) package French vanilla cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
2 eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2/3 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 13 x 9 pan.
  • Mix cherry pie filling and cake mix together by hand.
  • Add rest of ingredients and stir by hand until well mixed.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • I usually do not frost this cake, I dust it with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4881.6, Fat 260.4, SaturatedFat 34.2, Cholesterol 423, Sodium 3974.8, Carbohydrate 587.4, Fiber 19.1, Sugar 286.7, Protein 58.3

3-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE CHERRY DUMP CAKE



3-Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake image

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

CHERRY VANILLA BIRTHDAY CAKE



CHERRY VANILLA BIRTHDAY CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Valentine's Day     Mother's Day

Number Of Ingredients 29

Ingredients
For the Cake Layers:
3-1/3 cups (370 g) sifted cake flour
1-1/2 tablespoons (20 g) baking powder
3/4 teaspoon (7 g) salt
1-3/4 cups (415 ml) whole milk, at room temperature
6 egg whites, at room temperature
3 tablespoons (45 ml) cherry juice/syrup (from the jar of cherries)
1/4 teaspoon (1.75 ml) almond extract
1-2 drops cherry flavour, *optional
2-1/4 cups (450 g) vanilla sugar (or regular sugar)
1-1/2 sticks (173 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup (178 ml) finely chopped maraschino cherries
For the Whipped Vanilla-Cherry Filling:
1 cup (2 sticks)(227 g) unsalted butter, softened and cut into cubes
2 cups (250 g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk
1 tablespoon (15 ml) maraschino cherry juice/syrup (from the jar of cherries)
2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
a pinch of salt
a handful of finely chopped maraschino cherries
For Nanny's Old-Fashioned Frosting:
3 egg whites
1 cup (200 grams) of vanilla sugar (you can substitute regular sugar)
1/4 cup (59 ml) light corn syrup
3 tablespoons (45 ml) water
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) cream of tartar
pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract (optional)

Steps:

  • For the Cake Layers: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and center the oven rack. Grease, line with parchment and flour three round 8-inch pans. (I use Parchment Paper Circles for ease.) Put two of the pans on a baking sheet (you will bake two layers then the third layer afterwards). Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium-sized bowl. Whisk together the milk, eggs, cherry juice/syrup, almond extract and cherry flavor oil (if using) in a medium bowl or large glass measuring cup. In an electric mixer fitted with the whisk or paddle attachment (I used the whisk), cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until very pale and creamy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer still on medium speed, alternate additions of the flour mixture and milk-egg mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture (3 dry additions, 2 wet), beating after each addition until incorporated. Continue mixing on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in finely chopped cherries. Divide batter evenly among 3 cake pans, smoothing the surface with a small offset spatula or rubber spatula. Use a digital kitchen scale for accuracy (mine were 560 grams per pan + one 60 gram cupcake tester), if possible. Bake until a skewer comes out with a few crumbs only, about 30 minutes. Cakes should be well-risen and springy to the touch. Transfer the cakes to cooling racks and cool for 5 minutes, then loosen the edges by running a knife around the sides. Gently turn out the cakes, peel of parchment paper bottom, then cool right side up. Bake the third cake and repeat. For the Whipped Vanilla-Cherry Filling: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip butter for 5 minutes on medium speed (I use "4″ on my KitchenAid). Butter will become very pale & creamy. Add remaining ingredients, except the cherries, and mix on low speed for 1 minute, then on medium speed for 6 minutes. Filling will be very light, creamy, and fluffy. Fold in cherries. Best used right away (

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries. This will give your cake the best flavor.
  • Pit the cherries before using them. You can use a cherry pitter or a small knife to do this.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing will make your cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to frost the cake. This will give you more control over the frosting.
  • Decorate the cake with additional cherries, sprinkles, or other desired toppings.

Conclusion:

This cherry vanilla birthday cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With its moist and fluffy texture, sweet cherry filling, and creamy vanilla frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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