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Maraschino Cherry Cake

This Maraschino Cherry Cake is soft, sweet, and bursting with cherry flavor. Topped with creamy vanilla frosting, it's perfect for any celebration!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 490kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • Food processor
  • large bowl

Ingredients

  • 15.25 ounces white cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 10 ounces maraschino cherries drained and stems removed
  • 3 ounces cherry flavored jello mix
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth.
  • Add the cherries to a food processor or blender and pulse until very finely chopped.
  • Add the cherries and cherry jello powder to the cake batter and mix just until combined.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Set the cake aside to cool completely to room temperature.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and milk and beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Frost the room-temperature cake with the cream cheese frosting. Cut and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg