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Homemade Cherry Chip Cake

Homemade Cherry Chip Cake

A delightful and easy homemade cherry chip cake, perfect for any occasion, featuring sweet maraschino cherries and rich vanilla flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Sweet Moments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 1 whole large egg
  • 2 large large egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
For Decoration
  • 6 pieces additional maraschino cherries with stems

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • cake pans
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing them.
  2. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the large egg, egg whites, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Add half of the all-purpose flour along with the baking powder. Mix gently until just combined.
  5. Blend in the sour cream and maraschino cherry juice until smooth.
  6. Fold in the remaining flour, then mix in the whole milk until cohesive.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 24-26 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Frosting and Decoration
  1. Whip together the softened butter and vegetable shortening until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and cherry juice to the frosting while mixing until creamy.
  3. Level the cooled cake layers, frost between the layers, then frost the top and sides.
  4. Decorate your cake with additional maraschino cherries on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Top with whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.

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