CHERRY VANILLA BIRTHDAY CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Valentine's Day     Mother's Day

Number Of Ingredients 29

Ingredients
For the Cake Layers:
3-1/3 cups (370 g) sifted cake flour
1-1/2 tablespoons (20 g) baking powder
3/4 teaspoon (7 g) salt
1-3/4 cups (415 ml) whole milk, at room temperature
6 egg whites, at room temperature
3 tablespoons (45 ml) cherry juice/syrup (from the jar of cherries)
1/4 teaspoon (1.75 ml) almond extract
1-2 drops cherry flavour, *optional
2-1/4 cups (450 g) vanilla sugar (or regular sugar)
1-1/2 sticks (173 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup (178 ml) finely chopped maraschino cherries
For the Whipped Vanilla-Cherry Filling:
1 cup (2 sticks)(227 g) unsalted butter, softened and cut into cubes
2 cups (250 g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk
1 tablespoon (15 ml) maraschino cherry juice/syrup (from the jar of cherries)
2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
a pinch of salt
a handful of finely chopped maraschino cherries
For Nanny's Old-Fashioned Frosting:
3 egg whites
1 cup (200 grams) of vanilla sugar (you can substitute regular sugar)
1/4 cup (59 ml) light corn syrup
3 tablespoons (45 ml) water
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) cream of tartar
pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract (optional)

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 (

Zack Haibella
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This 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
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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
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This 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
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This 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
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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
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I 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
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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.