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Classic Cherry Sheet Cake

This Classic Cherry Sheet Cake is an easy, semi-homemade dessert full of cherry flavor and topped with delicious almond frosting.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Servings 12 Servings

Ingredients

Cake Recipe:

  • 1 package of White Cake Mix
  • 1 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/3 cup Canola Oil
  • 3 Egg Whites
  • 2 Teaspoons Maraschino Cherry Juice
  • 1 Drop of Red Food Coloring

Frosting Recipe:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 5 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Pam spray a 13x9 cake pan and set aside.
  • Mix the cake mix, water, canola oil, eggs and maraschino cherry juice together in a stand mixer. Pour mix into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Set aside and allow cake to cool.
  • While the cake is cooling, begin the frosting. Prepare the frosting by combining the butter and milk in a large saucepan, bring to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar, almond extract, and salt.
  • Spread the glaze over the warm cake and immediately top with sprinkles.