Description
Maraschino Cherry Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of maraschino cherries with a moist, fluffy cake. Each slice reveals juicy pockets of cherries, making it an enticing treat perfect for celebrations or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round 9-inch cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk until smooth. Gradually incorporate dry mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chopped maraschino cherries.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before removing from pans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg