CHERRY VANILLA BIRTHDAY CAKE
Steps:
- For the Cake Layers: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and center the oven rack. Grease, line with parchment and flour three round 8-inch pans. (I use Parchment Paper Circles for ease.) Put two of the pans on a baking sheet (you will bake two layers then the third layer afterwards). Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium-sized bowl. Whisk together the milk, eggs, cherry juice/syrup, almond extract and cherry flavor oil (if using) in a medium bowl or large glass measuring cup. In an electric mixer fitted with the whisk or paddle attachment (I used the whisk), cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until very pale and creamy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer still on medium speed, alternate additions of the flour mixture and milk-egg mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture (3 dry additions, 2 wet), beating after each addition until incorporated. Continue mixing on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in finely chopped cherries. Divide batter evenly among 3 cake pans, smoothing the surface with a small offset spatula or rubber spatula. Use a digital kitchen scale for accuracy (mine were 560 grams per pan + one 60 gram cupcake tester), if possible. Bake until a skewer comes out with a few crumbs only, about 30 minutes. Cakes should be well-risen and springy to the touch. Transfer the cakes to cooling racks and cool for 5 minutes, then loosen the edges by running a knife around the sides. Gently turn out the cakes, peel of parchment paper bottom, then cool right side up. Bake the third cake and repeat. For the Whipped Vanilla-Cherry Filling: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip butter for 5 minutes on medium speed (I use "4″ on my KitchenAid). Butter will become very pale & creamy. Add remaining ingredients, except the cherries, and mix on low speed for 1 minute, then on medium speed for 6 minutes. Filling will be very light, creamy, and fluffy. Fold in cherries. Best used right away (
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Zack Haibella
zack_h33@yahoo.comThis cake was perfect for my daughter's birthday party! It was easy to make and the kids loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy. The cherries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the frosting.
Usama Bhati
bhati@yahoo.comThis cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar in the cake next time.
Nakawoma Rachael
rachaeln51@gmail.comI'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I would definitely make this cake again.
Aneey Malik
a_m44@hotmail.frThis cake was amazing! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy. The cherries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the frosting. I would definitely make this cake again.
Danut
danut@hotmail.frThis cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I would probably try a different recipe next time.
Nickolie smith
smith_nickolie@gmail.comThis cake was perfect for my daughter's birthday party! It was easy to make and the kids loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy. The cherries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the frosting.
GamerS GamE
gg96@hotmail.comThis cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar in the cake next time.
Erich Moore
e_moore21@gmail.comI'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I would definitely make this cake again.
TAJ UR REHMAN KHATTAK
k.t@hotmail.comThis cake was amazing! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy. The cherries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the frosting. I would definitely make this cake again.
Sonjoy Raj bonshi
s@yahoo.comThis cake was a little too dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I would probably try a different recipe next time.
Gbangbalasa Sunday
gbangbalasas@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of cake, but this one was really good! The cherry vanilla frosting was the perfect touch. I would definitely make this cake again for a party or special occasion.
Mehmoodul
mehmoodul33@gmail.comThis was the perfect cake for my daughter's first birthday party! It was so cute and festive, and it tasted amazing. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but my daughter loved it. I would definitely make this cake again for a special occ
Amal Mehmood
amal.m@gmail.comI made this cake for my wife's birthday and she loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy. The cherries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the frosting. Overall, this was a great cake and I wou
Malusi Gift
gift-m@yahoo.comThis cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and festive birthday cake.
Delaney camari
d.camari@aol.comI'm not usually a big fan of cherry cake, but this one was really good! The vanilla frosting helped to balance out the sweetness of the cherries. I would definitely make this cake again for a special occasion.
Md APPLE DON
a.md@hotmail.co.ukThis cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was moist and flavorful, and the cherry vanilla frosting was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.