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 minutesminutes
Cook Time 35 minutesminutes
Total Time 55 minutesminutes
Servings 12Servings
Calories 490kcal
Equipment
9x13 baking dish
large mixing bowl
Food processor
large bowl
Ingredients
15.25ounceswhite cake mix
3large eggs
¾cupvegetable oil
½cupwater
10ouncesmaraschino cherriesdrained and stems removed
3ouncescherry flavored jello mix
4ouncescream cheesesoftened
¼cupbuttersoftened
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
3cupspowdered sugar
3tablespoonsmilk
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.