Best 6 Easy Cherry Cake Recipes
Indulge in the delightful journey of creating an effortless cherry cake, a classic dessert that combines the sweetness of juicy cherries with the comforting warmth of a moist cake. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through every step, from gathering the essential ingredients to mastering the simple techniques, ensuring a delicious and satisfying result that will impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
EASY CHERRY CAKE
In the 1950's, when cake mixes first came out, there was only chocolate, white or spice. To make something special, I came up with this.
Provided by NanaD
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Grease or Spray bottom of two 8 or 9 inch cake pans.
- *Drain juice from cherries and add water to make 1 1/4 cups.
- Chop cherries in half.
- Beat cake mix, cherry juice/water, oil, egg whites and cherries in large bowl on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 1/2 minutes
- Pour into pans.
- Bake 30- 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes in pans.
- Run knife around sides of pans before removing.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- A White Mountain icing is very good.
EASY ONE-BOWL CHERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Because it calls for frozen fruit, one bowl for mixing, and minimum kitchen equipment, this cake is a breeze for bakers of all levels. But you do need a cake pan with high sides; otherwise, it'll overflow.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Dessert Cake Bake Cherry Sour Cream
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 425°F. Take this time to assemble all your ingredients and do your prep. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter in small bowl in a microwave or in a small saucepan over medium heat and let cool. Finely grate zest of whole lemon, then squeeze 2 Tbsp. juice; set aside.
- Brush 1 Tbsp. melted butter around bottom and sides of cake pan (if you don't have a pastry brush, use your fingertips). Line bottom of pan with a circle of parchment paper, smoothing to eliminate air bubbles between parchment and pan. Making a parchment circle is easy: just place your pan on a piece of parchment, trace the circumference with a pencil, then cut it out.
- Toss cherries, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp. melted butter in cake pan (fruit will clump up when it hits the melted butter, which is fine). It'll all melt together as it bakes.
- Bake cherries, gently shaking pan once halfway through, until fruit juices are thick and bubbling around sides of pan, 40-50 minutes. Let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Whisk 2 cups flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. baking soda, and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl.
- Make a well in the center of dry ingredients. Beat 3 eggs to blend and pour into center of well along with 1 cup sour cream, 2 tsp. lemon zest, and remaining 5 Tbsp. melted butter (it's okay if butter has re-solidified; go ahead and scrape it in there).
- Starting in the center, whisk to blend egg mixture, then make larger circles outward to incorporate dry ingredients. Whisk several more times until batter is smooth.
- Carefully dollop large spoonfuls of batter over fruit (it's okay if pan is still warm and some fruit juices pool around batter); gently smooth surface.
- Bake cake until top is golden brown and a tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes.
- Let cake cool in pan 10 minutes, then use a paring knife to loosen cake from edge of pan.
- Place a wire rack over pan, then swiftly invert rack and pan; cake should release from pan on its own. Lift cake pan off cake, peel off parchment, and marvel at your creation. If some of the cherries cling to the parchment, tuck them back into place. Let cake cool completely.
- Whisk remaining 1 cup sour cream with 1-2 Tbsp. sugar in a large bowl. Dollop on each slice before serving.
SUPER EASY CHERRY DUMP CAKE
This is such a EASY dessert to make. It is fun for children to help with too. I usually make it with my daughter when she wants to help make something in the kitchen. She can do everything herself, except the oven part.
Provided by WendyTN
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Dump all ingredients in order into a 9 x 13 glass dish.
- Place the margarine slices over the top of the nuts and bake 350 degrees in a preheated over for 30 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 6009.6, Fat 312.1, SaturatedFat 50.1, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 6610.9, Carbohydrate 768.7, Fiber 25.1, Sugar 227.5, Protein 52.6
EASY CHERRY BUNDT CAKE
I work in the health care field, with geriatric residents.I worked in the Activity Dept. at the time. ( that was 30 years ago) I went to a class on cooking with the aging. This was a recipe from that class and I use it when I need a fast cake for pot lucks or family dinners.
Provided by donna clark
Categories Cakes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. mix all ingredents in a med. size bowl .( the batter will be very thick ) DO NOT ADD ANYTHING MORE.
- 2. SPRAY BUNDT PAN WITH NONSTICK SPRAY, POUR IN CAKE BATTER AND BAKE AT 350 FOR 35 MINTUES.
- 3. LET CAKE COOL 10 MINUTES BEFORE PLACING ON A PLATE, LET COOL COMPLETELY, AND SPRINKLE WITH POWDERED SUGAR.
- 4. YOU CAN MAKE AN APPLE SPICE CAKE OUT THIS BY USING a can of apple pie filling AND ADDING 1 TEAS. NUTMEG, 1/2 TEAS. GENGER, 2 TEAS. CINNAMON IN PLACE OF THE CAN CHERRY. ( WALNUTS AND RAISINS CAN BE ADDED TO IT ) By adding the nuts and raisins it is more like a nutty spice loaf. It's very moist .
EASY CHERRY DUMP CAKE
Cherry Dump Cake is an amazingly delicious easy dessert that takes less than ten minutes to put together. It is so delicious that it reminds me of my grandmother's cobbler. For an extra special treat try it a la mode.
Provided by Beth Pierce
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter bottom and sides of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- 2. Pour crushed pineapple with juice in pan and spread evenly. Pour cherry pie filling over. Sprinkle with coconut and pecans.
- 3. Sprinkle the cake mix over the pecans and coconut. Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix.
- 4. Bake uncovered for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.
- 5. NOTES This cake serves more like a cobbler and is absolutely delicious a la mode.
EASY CHERRY CAKE
My sister gave me this recipe back in the 70s. She's passed on now, so I try to make it at least once a year because it brings back many memories of when we used to cook together.
Provided by Suzanne Larsen
Categories Cakes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2. Spread the 16-ounce can of cherry pie filling in the bottom of a 9x13-inch cake pan. Note: You may need more pie filling, so use an 8-ounce can at this point.
- 3. Pour the dry cake mix over the cherry pie filling.
- 4. Melt the stick of butter and then drizzle it evenly over the cake mix.
- 5. Bake for 40 minutes.
- 6. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool completely.
- 7. Spread the Cool Whip evenly over the cooled cake.
- 8. Cover the cake and place it in the freezer.
- 9. When you are ready to serve the cake, remove it from the freezer and allow it to thaw slightly.
Tips:
- Use fresh cherries: Fresh cherries give the cake the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cherries, you can use frozen or canned cherries, but the flavor will not be as good.
- Pit the cherries: Before adding the cherries to the cake batter, be sure to pit them. This will prevent the pits from getting stuck in the cake and ruining the texture.
- Use a bundt pan: A bundt pan is the best type of pan to use for this cake. The fluted sides of the pan allow the cake to rise evenly and give it a beautiful shape.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix the batter only until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to tell if the cake is done baking. Don't overbake the cake, or it will be dry.
Conclusion:
This easy cherry cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The cake is also a great way to use up fresh cherries when they are in season. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this easy cherry cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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