Cherry Vanilla Cake with Red, White, & Blue Swirl Frosting
Celebrate summer with a delightful Cherry Vanilla Cake adorned with a stunning Red, White, & Blue Swirl Frosting. This visually appealing cake is perfect for July 4th and Memorial Day gatherings, offering a delicious blend of cherry and vanilla flavors in each bite. With its easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can create a show-stopping dessert that adds festive flair to any celebration. Customize the frosting colors or add your favorite toppings to match your theme. Impress your guests with this delicious cake that combines beautiful aesthetics with exceptional taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups dark-sweet cherries (pitted and chopped)
- 6 large egg whites (for frosting)
- Gel paste food coloring (red, blue, violet)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking pans with butter and parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cake flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fold in cherries gently.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg