Easy Maraschino Cherry Cake (With Cake Mix)

Easy Cherry Cake With Cake Mix and Maraschino Cherries on Yellow Cake Stand With Marble Background

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Easy Maraschino Cherry Cake (With Cake Mix)

Easy cherry cake recipe with cake mix, homemade with simple ingredients. Soft, moist and paired with whipped cream icing and topped with maraschino cherries.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Decorating time20

Total Time1 10

Course: Cakes, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: Slices

Calories: 437kcal

Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

3 Eggs Large
½ cup Oil
¾ cups Water Or milk
¼ cup Maraschino cherry juice
Pink food coloring Optional
1 box White cake mix Or yellow cake mix
¼ cup Maraschino cherries Finely chopped

Filling/ Topping/ Decoration

2 cups Whipped cream Or Cool Whip
1 cup Maraschino cherries Whole, Patted dry to remove excess juice

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, add eggs, oil, water, maraschino cherry juice, pink food coloring (optional) and mix until frothy and bubbly.
Add the cake mix powder and mix until just combined.
Fold in chopped cherries very gently until evenly distributed.
Pour this batter in two greased/ floured round cake pans (Dimensions: 8x2).
Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool completely.
Trim the dome (if any) and sides of the cakes with a serrated knife to remove the subtle browning that occurs during baking.
Place one cake on a cake stand.
Use a spatula to spread whipped cream evenly on top.
Place the other cake on top the icing and press gently to secure into place.
Use a spatula to spread whipped cream evenly on top.
Finally, place lots of cherries (that have been patted dry) on top of the icing. Enjoy.

Notes

Read all my tips above.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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