Cherry Blossom Dream Cake
Cherry Blossom Dream Cake is a tender cherry flavored layer cake made with maraschino cherries, cherry juice, and a soft pink frosting. Lightly sweet and beautifully colored, it is ideal for spring gatherings and celebrations.
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Ingredients
- 2½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup maraschino cherry juice
- 1 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
- Pink or red food coloring optional
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Pink or red food coloring optional
For Garnish
- Whole maraschino cherries with stems
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour two 8 inch round cake pans.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Beat butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time and mix in almond extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, then stir in cherry juice, chopped cherries, and food coloring if using.
- Divide batter evenly and bake 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool completely.
- Beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, cherry juice, vanilla, salt, and food coloring.
- Layer cakes with frosting, frost top and sides, and garnish with cherries.