Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cherry Almond Cake, a light and fluffy treat that perfectly marries the sweet notes of cherries with the nutty essence of almonds. Topped with creamy maraschino cherry buttercream frosting, this cake is an ideal choice for birthdays, anniversaries, or any gathering where you want to impress your guests. With its beautiful presentation and unique flavor profile, this cake is sure to become a favorite.
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 the frosting: 1 1/4 cups butter (softened), 5 cups powdered sugar, 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice, and chopped maraschino cherries.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and creamy. Add softened butter and almond extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just blended. Incorporate sour cream until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 23–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (97g)
- Calories: 417
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 254mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 93mg