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Cherry Chip Cake Recipe

Cherry Chip Cake

Cherry chip cake is a soft, colorful dessert featuring bursts of cherry flavor and a delightful pink hue. Perfect for birthdays and celebrations!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups sugar granulated
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1 cup milk whole or preferred type
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
Cherry Elements
  • 3/4 cup maraschino cherries chopped and drained
  • 2 tbsp maraschino cherry juice for added flavor and color
Frosting & Decoration
  • 2 cups buttercream frosting vanilla or cherry flavored
  • pink sprinkles or whole cherries optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cake Pans

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped maraschino cherries and cherry juice gently.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Frost with buttercream and decorate with sprinkles or whole cherries.

Notes

For extra cherry flavor, add a few drops of cherry extract to the batter or frosting. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer storage.