Description
A delicious cherry layer cake with rich flavors.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 cup whipped cream for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light.
- Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the batter into two greased cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely.
- Spread cherry pie filling between the layers and on top.
- Frost with whipped cream.
Notes
- Use fresh cherries for a more intense flavor.
- Chill the whipped cream before frosting.
- Store in the refrigerator for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cherry Layer Cake