Lovely Cherry Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Lovely Cherry Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix (regular size); 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 jar (16 ounces) maraschino cherries; 1 cup miniature chocolate chips; 1 cup shortening; 1 cup butter, softened; 7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 to 5 tablespoons water; Pink and green gel food coloring

Servings: persons

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 jar (16 ounces) maraschino cherries
1 cup miniature chocolate chips
1 cup shortening
1 cup butter, softened
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 to 5 tablespoons water
Pink and green gel food coloring

1
Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing cakes from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
2
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and ricotta until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extracts; beat until smooth.
3
Drain cherries well, reserving 1 teaspoon cherry juice. Chop cherries. Stir chopped cherries, chocolate chips and reserved cherry juice into ricotta mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until spreadable.
4
In another large bowl, cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add enough water to achieve a spreadable consistency. Tint 3/4 cup frosting pink. Tint 1/4 cup frosting green. Set aside 1-1/2 cups white frosting.
5
Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place one layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining white frosting over the top and sides of cake
6
To decorate, cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert tip #5. Fill the bag with reserved white frosting; pipe vines on cake. Change to shell tip #21; pipe shell border along bottom and top edges. Use petal tip #103 and pink frosting to pipe the rosebuds. Use leaf tip #67 and green frosting to pipe the leaves. Store in the refrigerator.

1913

kcal

Calories

Fat

257

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package white cake mix (regular size), 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, Lovely Cherry Layer 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.

Lovely Cherry Layer Cake

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