6-Ingredient Cherry Cake (Print Version)
Tender cherry cake with rich cream cheese frosting. Simple ingredients, irresistible flavor for any occasion.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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15 ounces white cake mix
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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21 ounces cherry pie filling
→ Frosting
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16 ounces cream cheese, softened
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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⅓ cup cherry pie filling
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2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Garnish
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Maraschino cherries with stems
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Spray or lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
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Measure ⅓ cup of cherry pie filling and set aside to use in frosting.
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Using a mixer on low speed, combine dry cake mix, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, almond extract, and the remaining cherry pie filling until combined. Increase the speed to medium and beat until creamy, about 1 minute.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level with a spatula. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
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Using a mixer on medium speed, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Turn the mixer to low and add the reserved cherry pie filling, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Once combined, beat on medium for 1-2 minutes until the cherries are broken into small pieces. Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add the powdered sugar until fully combined and of spreading consistency. Refrigerate the frosting until ready to use.
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Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
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Top each slice with a stemmed maraschino cherry before serving.
# Notes and Tips:
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You do not need the ingredients listed on the back of the cake mix box. Use only the ingredients specified in this recipe.
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Soften the cream cheese and butter by leaving them at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. Do not let them get too warm.
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To prevent powdered sugar from flying out of the bowl while mixing, cover the mixer bowl with a kitchen towel or add the sugar very slowly.