CHERRY SPICE CAKE

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At least four generations of women in my family have been baking this Cherry Spice Cake. It's always my mom's pick for her birthday. I like to use cream cheese frosting, but when my mother was growing up, my grandma frosted the cake with butter cream.-Laurie Sanders, Manchester, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons water
2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional
Additional chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Grease and flour the pans and paper; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in cherries and pecans., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with additional pecans. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Umer Umer jan
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This cake is a real crowd-pleaser. I've made it for several parties and it's always a hit.


Klest Ramaj
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This is the best cherry spice cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


maanka 143
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Abdulhakeem Lawal Abdulazeez
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This cake is the perfect way to use up leftover cherries. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits.


William Sarabia
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend it.


Kwame algebra
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit cakes, but this one is an exception. The cherries and spices really make it something special.


Rehan Farooq
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect cake to serve with a cup of coffee or tea.


Sadique Mustapha
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I love the combination of cherries and spices in this cake. It's the perfect holiday dessert.


dj amran
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This is my new go-to cherry spice cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Rts Bulu
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This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Nisa Jutt Nisa
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This cake is everything I was hoping for and more. It's moist, flavorful, and the perfect amount of sweetness.


Albert Smith
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I've been looking for a good cherry spice cake recipe for a while now, and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Talon Thomas
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Alan Garrison
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This is the best cherry spice cake I've ever had. The cake is so moist and the frosting is perfect.


Soumaya Boutaleb
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I'm not a fan of cherries, but I loved this cake. The spices really balance out the tartness of the cherries.


Mr Pinku
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Lashonda Howard
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the cherries and spices complement each other.


tyra jenkins
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of cherries and spices is just perfect.


Sohail Nadan
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully. It was a big hit with my family and friends.


Srdjan Sabo
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This cherry spice cake was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.