Cherry Chip Cake

Cherry Chip Cake

This pretty-in-pink cake is made with LorAnn Cherry Emulsion in both the cake and frosting for a burst of sweet cherry flavor. A cheerful dessert that’s sure to make any occasion feel extra special.

Share:

Ingredients

FOR CAKE:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoonLorAnn Pure Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon LorAnn Cherry Emulsion
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup half & half
1 cup maraschino cherries, rinsed & diced

FOR FROSTING:
1 ½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature
3-4 cups confectioners sugar, or to taste
1 teaspoon LorAnn Pure Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon LorAnn Cherry Bakery Emulsion
¼ cup whipping cream
pink food coloring, optional
maraschino cherries, to garnish

Recipe PDF

Cherry Chip Cake
R0383.pdf Download PDF

Directions

FOR CAKE:

1
Preheat oven to 325ºF. Grease & line three 6-inch round cake pans. Set aside until ready to use.
2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter & sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition.
3
Add the vanilla extract, cherry emulsion & vegetable oil. Beat until incorporated.
4
In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking powder & salt.
5
Alternate between adding the flour mixture & cream to the stand mixer bowl. Beat until batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in diced cherries.
6
Evenly divide mixture amongst the prepared cake pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top bounces back to touch.
7
Allow cakes to cool completely before flipping & frosting. If desired, trim dome off the top to produce a flat cake.

FOR FROSTING:

1
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment add the butter & sugar. Cream until light & fluffy, about 10 minutes.
2
Add the vanilla, cherry emulsion, whipping cream & food coloring. Beat until the whipping cream is fully incorporated.
3
Frost cake as desired & top with maraschino cherries.

Products Used In This Recipe

Shop All
Shop All