Description
Maraschino Cherry Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that features maraschino cherries.
Ingredients
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- 1 Β½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Β½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- Β½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- This cake pairs well with whipped cream.
- You can use fresh cherries if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Maraschino Cherry Cake, Cherry Dessert, Cake Recipe