Best 9 Tunnel Of Cherry Cake Recipes

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When it comes to delightful desserts, the "Tunnel of Cherry Cake" stands out as an extraordinary treat that captivates both taste buds and visual senses. With its intriguing name and captivating appearance, this cake is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aesthetics. Imagine a tender sponge cake, perfectly risen and golden brown, encasing a luscious filling of sweet, juicy cherries, arranged in a captivating tunnel-like design. The combination of fluffy cake and burst of cherry goodness makes this dessert an absolute delight to indulge in. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, the "Tunnel of Cherry Cake" promises an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TUNNEL OF CHERRY CAKE



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I used to make this a lot and lost the recipe, finally found it again on another web site. Good cake and pretty presentation.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) package white cake mix
1/2 cup sour cream, i use low fat
1/3 cup vegetable oil, i use canola
1/2 cup water
3 egg whites
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, divided
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  • I use Bakers Joy.
  • In a large bowl combine all ingredients, except nuts and cherry filling at low speed until all ingredients are moistened.
  • Beat 2 minutes at high speed.
  • Spoon 2/3 batter into pan.
  • Spoon 1 cup of cherry pie filling evenly in narrow ring over batter.
  • Don't let cherries touch side of pan.
  • Cover with remaining cake batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees 36-40 minutes until top is golden brown.
  • Cool upright in pan for 1/2 hour.
  • Invert onto cake plate.
  • Sprinkle with confectioner sugar and serve with remaining cherry pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3814.8, Fat 153.3, SaturatedFat 33, Cholesterol 50.6, Sodium 3749.7, Carbohydrate 573.5, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 281.2, Protein 39.8

STRAWBERRY TUNNEL CAKE



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My son doesn't like traditional birthday cakes and always asks for something with strawberries for the occasion. I hit the jackpot when I dreamed up this delicious cake with a "surprise" inside. -Janis Borstad, Ponsford, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
6 drops red food coloring, optional
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a 10-in. ungreased tube pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Cut a 1-in. slice off the top of the cake; set aside. To make a tunnel, carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell. Tear removed cake into 1-in. cubes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in milk and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in extract and food coloring if desired. Stir in cake cubes and strawberries. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. , Fill tunnel with strawberry mixture; replace cake top. Spread remaining whipped topping over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

THE EXTREME CHERRY CAKE



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A very cherry cake with maraschino cherries and red food color for that extra burst of color. Try it with Fluffy Boiled Icing.

Provided by GERAL1012

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon red food color
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
14 maraschino cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 9 inch round pans. Sift together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and red food color. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the cherry juice. Stir in the cherries. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Cholesterol 133.7 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 228.7 mg, Sugar 33.7 g

TUNNEL OF BERRIES CAKE



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Meet the Cook: This cake goes a long way. While it's not overly sweet or heavy, its rich taste makes just one piece satisfying. Here's a serving alternative if your family doesn't care for strawberries: Think about substituting peaches. -Shirley Noe, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 eggs, separated
2-1/4 cups cake flour
2 cups sugar, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
4 cups fresh whole strawberries, divided
2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water, oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla; add to dry ingredient. Beat until well blended. In another large bowl and with clean beater, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold into yolk mixture. , Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched and cracks feel dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate. , Slice off the top 1/2 in of the cake; set aside. With a knife, cut a tunnel abut 1-1/2 in. deep in top of cake, leaving a 3/4-in. shell. Remove cake from tunnel and save for another use. Chop half of the strawberries; set aside. In a chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Gradually add the remaining sugar and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks form. Combine 1-1/2 cups cream mixture and chopped berries. , Fill the tunnel with strawberry mixture. Replace cake top. Frost cake with the remaining cream mixture. Refrigerate. Just before serving, cut the remaining strawberries in half and use to garnish the cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 174mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHERRY DUMP CAKE



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Amazingly easy and amazingly good... too good! This is my mother-in-law's recipe that was just recently shared. It would be a shame not to share it. Best served warm and with vanilla ice cream (of course).

Provided by hhuffman4

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix
¼ cup butter, melted
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread cherry pie filling over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Stir cake mix and butter together into a gooey, clumpy mixture. Break into pieces between your fingers and crumble evenly on top of the cherry filling. Sprinkle pecans on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 284.1 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

SNOW TUNNEL CAKE



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This cake recipe makes an angel food cake with a hidden chocolate pudding filling.

Provided by shirleyo

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Angel Food Cake

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18.25 ounce) package angel food cake mix
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 ½ cups milk
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake the cake as directed on the package. Allow to cool. Remove from pan. Slice a 1 inch layer off the top. Gently hollow out a trench about 1 1/2 inches wide and 2 inches deep. Tear the removed cake into small pieces and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine milk and pudding mix. Beat on low for 2 minutes. Fold cake pieces and 1 3/4 cups of whipped topping into pudding. Fill trench with pudding mixture. Replace top of cake. Spread remaining whipped topping over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 445.2 mg, Sugar 34.1 g

TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE IV



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The ONLY perfect tunnel of fudge cake recipe I can find - it came from a 1950's flour package.

Provided by AMCLAYTON

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¾ cups margarine, softened
1 ¾ cups white sugar
6 eggs
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups chopped walnuts
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually blend in 2 cups confectioners' sugar. Beat in the flour and 3/4 cup cocoa powder. Stir in the chopped walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 1 hour, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • For the glaze: In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Stir in milk, a tablespoon at a time, until desired drizzling consistency is achieved. Spoon over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.1 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 259 mg, Sugar 43.9 g

CHERRY DREAM CAKE



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I serve this cherry cake for holidays because it's so festive and easy. No one will know your secret is adding a package of cherry gelatin to a boxed cake mix! -Margaret McNeil, Germantown, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups frozen whipped topping
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. , Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool cake on a wire rack for 3-5 minutes. Poke holes in cake with a meat fork or wooden skewer; gradually pour gelatin over cake. Cool for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Carefully spread over cake. Top with the pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE II



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A cake that needs no introduction, Ladies and Gentlemen, Tunnel of Fudge!

Provided by GrannySue

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ cups milk
1 (3.5 ounce) package non-instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 cups chopped walnuts
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In medium pan, combine 1 1/2 c milk and pudding mix. cook as directed on package Add chocolate chips and stir until melted. set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan or tube pan.
  • In large bowl, combine sugar, butter and shortening. Beat till light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs. Mix well.
  • Add flour, 1/2 c cocoa, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup milk to bowl. Beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Stir in walnuts.
  • Reserve 2 cups of the batter. Pour remaining batter into greased and floured pan. Spoon filling in ring on top of batter, making sure it does not touch sides of pan. Spoon reserved batter over filling.
  • Bake at 350 F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 1 hour in pan, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • In small bowl, combine confectioners sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Add enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Spoon over top of cake, allowing some to run down sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.2 calories, Carbohydrate 70.4 g, Cholesterol 97.2 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 278.9 mg, Sugar 44.3 g

### 3 Essential Baking Hacks for a Perfectly Executed Tunnel of Cherry Cake: ### 1. Get Your Mise En Place Ready: - Organize all the ingredients and tools you'll need before starting to bake. - Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature to mix evenly and achieve a smooth batter. - If using fresh cherries, wash and pit them beforehand. ### 2. Follow Precise Measurements and Technique: - Adhere to the recipe's measurements and instructions meticulously. - Use an accurate kitchen scale to measure ingredients for the most precise results. - When creaming butter and sugar, beat until light and fluffy, incorporating as much air as possible. - Fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a gentle cutting and folding motion to prevent overmixing. - Do not overfill the bundt pan, as the cake will rise during the bake. ### 3. Test for Doness: - Bake the cake as per the recipe's instructions, keeping an eye on it during the last few minutes. - Insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of the cake; it should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached, not a wet batter. - If the cake is overbaked, it may become dry and crumbly, so be attentive to the bake time. ### Baking Tunnel of Cherry Cake with Confidence: - With careful preparation, following the recipe's instructions, and testing for doness, you can confidently bake a delicious Tunnel of Cherry Cake that will impress your family and friends. ### Bonus Baking Hacks: - Use dark chocolate chunks or cocoa powder in the batter for a chocolatey cherry cake. - Add a drizzle of chocolate ganache or cherry glaze over the cooled cake for an extra layer of richness and sweetness. - Make individual cherry muffins or cupcakes using the same batter for a fun and easy treat. - Decorate with fresh cherries, powdered sugar, or sprinkles for a festive presentation.

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