LEMON CHERRY CAKE
Our family loves cherries, so this cake is the perfect way to end any meal. The combination of sweet cherries and lemon peel gives the yellow cake a distinctive flavor, and no one can resist the yummy cream cheese topping. -Janice Greenhalgh, Florence, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pat cherries dry with paper towels; 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. Beat in lemon zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cherries. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For topping, in a bowl, beat cream cheese, lemon juice and peel until smooth. Beat in enough confectioners' sugar until mixture achieves desired consistency. Cut cake; top each piece with a dollop of topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Malachi Fullerton
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
TeOnna Burke
[email protected]I've tried several lemon cherry cake recipes and this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful.
mirian ejide
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and the cherries sank to the bottom.
Joe Stoty
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but I really enjoyed this cake. The lemon flavor was subtle and the cherries added a nice sweetness.
Sashana Hickey
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.
Jacqueline Williams
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a great recipe for a summer party or potluck.
Amina Benini
[email protected]The cake was dense and dry, and the cherries were not as sweet as I had hoped.
Janet Lopez
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the lemon flavor was spot on. I would try it again with less sugar.
usearmaryam Guli
[email protected]This is my new favorite lemon cake recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Jane Mwila
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the bright lemon flavor and the juicy cherries.
Ujjwolshrestha Ujjwol
[email protected]This lemon cherry cake was a delight! The zesty lemon flavor paired perfectly with the sweet cherries. The texture was moist and fluffy, and the crumb was tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.