Best Ever Easy Cherry Cake (Print-Friendly Version)
Moist cherry cake with cream cheese frosting, baked quickly for a crowd-pleasing sweet treat.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cherry Cake
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1 box (approximately 432 g) cherry chip cake mix
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3 large eggs
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180 ml vegetable oil
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120 ml water
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8.5 g box cherry-flavored gelatin (Jell-O)
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280 g maraschino cherries, drained
→ Frosting
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85 g unsalted butter, softened
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170 g cream cheese, softened
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15 ml almond extract
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500 g powdered sugar
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45-75 ml heavy cream
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Apply non-stick spray to a 25 x 38 cm jelly roll pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper and spray the parchment as well, if desired.
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Process drained maraschino cherries in a food processor until finely chopped. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry chip cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
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Stir in the cherry-flavored gelatin powder and processed cherries. Mix until evenly distributed.
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Pour the prepared batter into the lined pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
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Allow cake to cool completely in the pan before applying frosting.
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Beat softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and almond extract in a large bowl until smooth. Add heavy cream gradually, 15 ml at a time, beating until desired spreading consistency is achieved.
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Spread frosting over the cooled cake, slice, and serve.
# Extra Information:
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Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the icing from melting.
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Chop cherries finely but avoid pureeing to maintain texture within the cake.