This Cherry Layer Cake with Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting is a luscious celebration dessert bursting with fresh cherry flavor. Moist vanilla cake layers are filled and frosted with a rich cherry cream cheese frosting, then crowned with glossy whole cherries for a stunning finish. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
For the Cherry Filling:
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
For the Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup cherry preserves or cherry reduction from filling
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
Whole cherries (fresh or maraschino)
Extra cherry preserves (optional)
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