Cherry Layer Cake Frosting (Print-Friendly Format)
Fluffy vanilla cake layered with juicy cherries and silky cherry cream cheese frosting—perfect for celebrations.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Cake Layers
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315 grams all-purpose flour
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2.5 teaspoons baking powder
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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226 grams unsalted butter, softened
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350 grams granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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240 millilitres whole milk or buttermilk
→ Cherry Filling
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300 grams cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned), pitted and chopped
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12–24 grams granulated sugar
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Splash of lemon juice (optional)
→ Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting
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226 grams cream cheese, softened
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113 grams unsalted butter, softened
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420 grams powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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60 millilitres cherry juice or puréed cherries (optional, for colour and flavour)
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and line three 20-centimetre round cake pans with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
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Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
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Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 22–27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
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Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
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Simmer chopped cherries with sugar and a splash of lemon juice over medium heat until slightly thickened. Allow filling to cool completely.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add softened butter and beat until fluffy. Gradually blend in powdered sugar and vanilla. Incorporate cherry juice or purée for desired flavour and colour.
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Layer cakes, spreading cherry filling and frosting between each layer. Cover the sides and top with the remaining frosting. Garnish with extra cherries if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother blending and optimal cake texture.
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For vivid colour and stronger cherry flavour, use cherry purée in the frosting and filling.