Description
Cherry Almond Cake is a show-stopping dessert that beautifully marries the sweetness of cherries with the nutty goodness of almonds. This fluffy almond cake, luxuriously topped with maraschino cherry buttercream frosting, is perfect for any celebration—from birthdays to anniversaries. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, this cake is sure to impress at casual gatherings or formal events alike. Simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it is a must-try recipe that will become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoons salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temp. (2 sticks)
- 4 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups butter, softened (2 1/2 sticks)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8–10 maraschino cherries (slightly chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch cake pans with non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar until light and creamy (about 2 minutes).
- Add softened butter and almond extract; blend well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Mix in sour cream until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool 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
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg