Cherry Cake Recipe

Name: Cherry Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 1 box white cake mix (pudding recipe); 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, minced by hand or Cuisinart,; and drained of juice.; ( reserve the juice); Frosting:; 1 pkg. powdered sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.; 1/2 maraschino cherries, minced and drained as above.; Red food coloring, dash.; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/4 cup milk

Servings: persons

Cake:
1 box white cake mix (pudding recipe)
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, minced by hand or Cuisinart,
and drained of juice.
( reserve the juice)
Frosting:
1 pkg. powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
1/2 maraschino cherries, minced and drained as above.
Red food coloring, dash.
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup milk

1
Prepare the cake according to box instructions with the exception of the water. Substitute with the reserved cherry juice. Add in the minced cherries. Bake in two 8 or 9 inch pans, as it makes for a prettier presentation.
2
For the frosting:
3
Blend the butter and vanilla in a mixer until fluffy. Alternate the powdered sugar and milk until of adequate spreading consistency. You may not need all the milk, or you may need a little bit more.
4
Blend in enough food coloring to give a pretty pinkish color.
5
Stir in minced cherries.
6
Frost the cake. Garnish with
7
halved cherries is desired.
8
Sprigs of greenery, like mint or other herbs are nice as well.

410

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 1 box white cake mix (pudding recipe), 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, minced by hand or Cuisinart,, and drained of juice., and more.

Yes, Cherry Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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