Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cherry Almond Cake, a perfect dessert that combines the nuttiness of almonds with the sweetness of cherries. This sumptuous cake is ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion where you want to impress your guests. Its moist and fluffy texture is paired beautifully with a vibrant maraschino cherry buttercream frosting, making it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Easy to make with simple steps, this cake promises to become a favorite treat in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- For Frosting: 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened; 5 cups powdered sugar; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; chopped maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until creamy. Add softened butter and almond extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually blend in dry ingredients followed by sour cream until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg