This Cherry Layer Cake is a beautifully nostalgic dessert that celebrates the sweet, delicate flavor of maraschino cherries in every bite. With its soft, tender crumb, subtle almond notes, and bursts of cherry throughout, this cake feels both elegant and comforting. Finished with a luscious cherry cream cheese frosting, it’s the kind of show-stopping layer cake that’s perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any special gathering.
The cake itself is lightened with whipped egg whites, giving it an airy texture, while the cherry juice adds color and gentle fruit flavor without overpowering. The frosting is smooth, creamy, and lightly tangy, with just enough cherry juice to tie everything together. Each slice is soft, balanced, and irresistibly pretty.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 3 cups sifted cake flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ⅓ cup vegetable shortening
- 1½ cups sugar
- ¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 16 maraschino cherries, cut into eighths
- 5 egg whites, room temperature, stiffly beaten
For the Frosting
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