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Maraschino Cherry Cake

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A moist and buttery maraschino cherry cake with a naturally pink hue, filled with chopped cherries and cherry juice, and topped with a silky cherry buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/4 cups white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

4 large egg whites

1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice

2/3 cup sour cream

20 maraschino cherries, finely chopped

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)

1/4 teaspoon salt (for frosting)

3–4 cups powdered sugar

3–4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the center. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch metal cake pan.
  2. Sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. Add egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in maraschino cherry juice.
  6. With the mixer on low speed, add 1/3 of the sour cream, then 1/3 of the flour mixture. Repeat until all ingredients are incorporated, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  7. Gently fold in the finely chopped cherries using a spatula.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top springs back lightly.
  9. Cool completely before frosting.
  10. For the frosting, beat butter until fluffy. Add salt, then gradually beat in powdered sugar alternating with cherry juice until desired consistency is reached.
  11. Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake. Slice and garnish with additional cherries if desired.

Notes

Measure flour accurately to avoid a dense cake.

Do not overmix the batter to keep the texture tender.

Unfrosted cake can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Bring refrigerated cake to room temperature before serving for best texture.

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