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🍒 Cherry-Infused Classic Cake Recipe

Introduction

There’s something timeless about a simple homemade cake — soft, moist, and filled with love. Many families pass down their own versions, often adding fruits, spices, or frostings that make the recipe uniquely theirs. This version takes a classic vanilla butter cake and elevates it with the addition of juicy cherries. The tartness of cherries cuts through the sweetness, creating a perfect balance that feels nostalgic and yet fresh.

Ingredients

For the Cake Batter:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup whole milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or jarred cherries (halved and pitted, can also use maraschino or canned pie filling)

For the Glaze (Optional):

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk or cherry juice
½ tsp almond extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan or two 8-inch round pans.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream butter & sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
Alternate flour & milk: Add flour mixture in thirds, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined.
Fold in cherries: Gently stir cherries into the batter.
Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan(s). Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool & glaze: Let cake cool before drizzling with glaze (if desired).

Methods

Creaming Method: Beating butter and sugar introduces air, giving the cake its light texture.
Alternating Addition: Adding dry and wet ingredients in turns prevents overmixing, ensuring tenderness.
Fruit Folding: Folding cherries in at the end keeps them intact and distributes them evenly.

History

The roots of fruit-filled cakes go back centuries. From Victorian cherry cakes in England to European fruit breads and American butter cakes, cherries have long been celebrated in baking for their vibrant color and flavor. Many home bakers, like your mom, likely made variations of these cakes for birthdays, picnics, or Sunday dinners.

Formation

This cake forms a delicate crumb with bursts of cherry in every bite. The glaze adds a light sheen and subtle sweetness, while the almond extract enhances the cherry flavor.

Conclusion

This Cherry-Infused Classic Cake is more than just dessert—it’s a memory baked into every slice. Perfect for gatherings, afternoon tea, or simply to enjoy with coffee, it bridges nostalgia and freshness in one dish.

For Lovers ❤️

For lovers of baking and of each other, serve this cake warm with whipped cream or ice cream. Share it at anniversaries, Valentine’s dinners, or cozy nights in. The cherries symbolize sweetness and passion, making every bite a romantic gesture.

Would you like me to also turn this into a “bakery-style” version with a cream cheese frosting and layered presentation, so it feels more like a showstopper dessert?