Cherry Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Cherry Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 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

Servings: persons

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
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

1
Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Grease and flour the pans and paper; set aside.
2
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.
3
Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake at 350u00b0 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.
4
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.

1557

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Cherry Spice 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.

Cherry Spice Cake

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