Easy Cherry Cake Recipe

Step back in time with this delicious cherry cake recipe! Inspired by the limited cake mix options of the 1950s, this recipe adds a burst of cherry flavor to create a truly special dessert. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, this cake is a delightful blend of nostalgic charm and modern convenience. Get ready to enjoy a taste of history!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 3275.5 kcal
Protein 76g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Cherry Cake

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How to Make Easy Cherry Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. Drain the juice from 1 (15 ounce) can of cherry pie filling. Add enough water to the juice to measure 1 1/4 cups.
  4. Chop the cherries in half.
  5. In a large bowl, combine one box of your favorite white cake mix, the cherry juice mixture (from step 3), 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large egg whites, and the chopped cherries. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds.
  6. Beat on medium speed for 1 1/2 minutes.
  7. Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
  10. Run a knife around the edges of the pans to loosen the cakes.
  11. Carefully remove the cakes from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  12. Frost with your favorite frosting. A white mountain icing is a delicious choice!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

152 g

Sugar

1476g

Fat

89g

Carbs

165g