Almond Maraschino Cherry Cake Recipe

This Almond Maraschino Cherry Cake is one you'll want to keep in your recipe collection. With a moist almond-flavored cake, sweet maraschino cherries folded throughout, and a light creamy topping, it's the perfect dessert for potlucks, family dinners, holidays, and summer gatherings.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

cooling time1

Total Time1 40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dessert recipe, easy recipe, holiday dessert, Mother's Day Dessert, summer dessert, Valentine's Dessert

Servings: Servings

Calories: 255kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Aluminum Cake Pan

Vintage Measuring

Ingredients

For the Cake

14.25 Ounces White Cake Mix 1 box white cake mix, any brand
3 Large Eggs
1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
3/4 Cup Buttermilk or milk
1/2 Cup Sour Cream or plain yogurt
1 1/2 Teaspoons Almond Extract
1 Cup Maraschino Cherries drained and roughly chopped

For the Topping

3.4 Ounces Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix 1 box
1 1/2 Cups Milk
8 Ounces Whipped Topping 1 container, thawed
3/4 Cup Maraschino Cherries drained and roughly chopped

Instructions

How to Make Almond Maraschino Cherry Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix the Cake Batter. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, buttermilk, sour cream, and almond extract. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
14.25 Ounces White Cake Mix, 3 Large Eggs, 1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil, 3/4 Cup Buttermilk, 1/2 Cup Sour Cream, 1 1/2 Teaspoons Almond Extract
Gently fold the chopped maraschino cherries into the batter.
1 Cup Maraschino Cherries
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the topping.
Make the Creamy Topping. In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened.
3.4 Ounces Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix, 1 1/2 Cups Milk
Fold in the whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
8 Ounces Whipped Topping
Assemble the Cake. Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
Sprinkle the chopped maraschino cherries over the top.
3/4 Cup Maraschino Cherries
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Notes

Tips for Success

Drain the cherries well before chopping to prevent excess moisture in the cake.
For extra almond flavor, add an additional 1/4 teaspoon almond extract to the topping.
Chill the cake for at least one hour before serving for cleaner slices.

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