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Very Cherry Cake with Vanilla Buttercream

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A delightful pink-hued cake infused with maraschino cherry juice, topped with creamy vanilla buttercream, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
  • ⅓ cup canola oil
  • 3 large egg whites whipped until frothy for lighter texture
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract adds flavor
  • 1-2 drops red food coloring optional, for extra color
For the Vanilla Buttercream
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4-5 cups confectioners’ sugar adjust to achieve desired consistency
  • 3-4 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream for fluffiness
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

Making the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven and prepare your cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, water, maraschino cherry juice, canola oil, egg whites, almond extract, and food coloring. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
Making the Vanilla Buttercream
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy.
  2. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, followed by the milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until you reach a light, fluffy consistency.
Frosting the Cake
  1. Once the cake layers cool completely, spread a generous amount of buttercream between the layers and on top.
  2. Decorate as desired, such as with a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar or fresh cherries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgSugar: 30g

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze individual slices for up to 3 months. Let thaw in fridge overnight for best results.
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