CHERRY ALMOND CAKE

February 08, 2018

670

Light, airy from-scratch maraschino cherry cakes with pink almond and cherry flavored buttercream.

2½ cups cake flour
1½ cups white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) butter ( softened )
½ cup milk
¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
16 maraschino cherries ( finely chopped )
4 large egg whites
Buttercream:
4 sticks butter ( softened )
8 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
Few drops of red food coloring ( optional )
For decorating:
Maraschino cherries ( drained and dried )
Slice d almonds

Sift together the cake flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the softened butter, milk and cherry juice. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in the chopped...
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Nutritions

Calories
1353

Sodium
466mg
19% DV

Fat
84g
129% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
145g
49% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV