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Cherry Vanilla Cake Recipe

Cherry Vanilla Cake Recipe

Lipia
Cherry Vanilla Cake is a delightful dessert featuring a moist vanilla cake studded with juicy cherries. To make it, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, then blend with butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Fold in chopped cherries, bake until golden, and frost with a creamy vanilla-cherry frosting. This cake is perfect for any occasion, offering a deliciously fruity twist on a classic favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9-inch round cake pans (2)
  • Parchment paper (optional, for easy removal)
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 2 & ¾ cups 330g all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 & ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 & ½ cups cherries pitted and chopped
  • ⅓ cup 80mL vegetable oil
  • ½ cup 120g full-fat sour cream, at room temperature

For the Vanilla Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup 60g cherry jam
  • 1 cup fresh pitted and chopped cherries

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven & Prepare Pans:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper or lightly flour them.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter & Sugar:

  • In a separate large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed.

Add Eggs & Vanilla:

  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pure vanilla extract.

Incorporate Wet & Dry Ingredients:

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Add Sour Cream & Oil:

  • Mix in the vegetable oil and sour cream until smooth.

Fold in Chopped Cherries:

  • Gently fold in the chopped cherries, being careful not to overmix the batter.

Bake the Cake:

  • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Cool the Cakes:

  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting:

  • While the cake cools, make the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and continue to beat on medium speed. Add vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream (or milk) to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.

Assemble the Cake:

  • Once the cakes are fully cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one of the cakes. Place the second cake on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Add Cherry Jam & Fresh Cherries:

  • Warm the cherry jam in the microwave for 20 seconds, then drizzle it over the top of the frosted cake. Garnish with the fresh chopped cherries.

Serve & Enjoy:

  • Slice and enjoy your delicious Cherry Vanilla Cake Recipe!
Keyword Cherry Vanilla Cake Recipe