Description
Cherry Almond Cake is a light and fluffy dessert that beautifully marries the rich essence of almond with the sweet tang of cherries. Topped with a creamy maraschino cherry buttercream frosting, this cake is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it an ideal centerpiece for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration. With a moist texture and easy-to-follow recipe, this delightful treat will impress your guests while satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether enjoyed as a classic dessert or paired with coffee for breakfast, Cherry Almond Cake is sure to become a favorite 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
- 5 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Maraschino cherries (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans with non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and creamy. Add softened butter and almond extract; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture followed by sour cream until just combined.
- 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 (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg