Description
Cherry Almond Cake is a delightful dessert that beautifully marries the flavors of sweet cherries and rich almonds. This light and fluffy cake is topped with a luscious maraschino cherry buttercream frosting, making it an irresistible treat for any celebration. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or enjoying a quiet afternoon with tea, this elegant cake will impress your guests with its stunning presentation and unique flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 teaspoons almond extract
- Maraschino cherries (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups butter, softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8–10 maraschino cherries, slightly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and creamy. Add softened butter and almond extract, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Mix in sour cream until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 23–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with maraschino cherry buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg