CHERRY SPICE CAKE

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At least four generations of women in my family have been baking this Cherry Spice Cake. It's always my mom's pick for her birthday. I like to use cream cheese frosting, but when my mother was growing up, my grandma frosted the cake with butter cream.-Laurie Sanders, Manchester, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons water
2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional
Additional chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Grease and flour the pans and paper; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in cherries and pecans., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with additional pecans. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Mohammad Deluwar
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I would not recommend this recipe. The cake was dry and the flavor was bland.


Prince Gurung
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


Josh Angans
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.


MD R√∏ny Ch√∏wdhury
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I'm not a big fan of cherry desserts, but this cake was surprisingly good. The spices really balance out the sweetness of the cherries.


Dalim Howlader
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This is the best cherry spice cake I've ever had!


Enock Annan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the moist texture.


Khanal dilu Khanal
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This cake is so delicious and moist! I love the cherry flavor and the spices give it a warm and inviting taste. I will definitely be making this again for my family and friends.