Oh how we LOVE this amazing Cherry Cake recipe from scratch! We are so happy to have another tried & true homemade recipe for our collection of favorite cakes.
I love light, fruit flavored cakes any time of the year, but especially in the spring and summer. This versatile and flavorful recipe deserves a place in your recipe box!
It seems that Cherry Cake is an often overlooked cake superstar when it comes to cakes with fruit.
Often Strawberry Cakes or Lemon Cakes are the first to spring to our minds when planning our dessert menus for summertime gatherings.
While weve included SO many favorite fruity cakes in our Recipes Section, dont overlook this amazing homemade Cherry Cake! It just might become a new favorite.
While there’s no “wrong” decision when it comes to which variety to use, the best cherries for cake are probably the sweeter ones (Morello, Bing, or Rainier). For reference, Morello tends to be the most popular choice when it comes to cherry pie filling.
The earliest recorded production of maraschino cherries was in the Dalmatian region of Croatia. They were made by soaking cherries in salt water followed by preserving in a liqueur made from the same cherries. This recipe spread throughout Europe and was a favorite of the royals. The cherries arrived in the US around the 1800s.
Why We Love It
- The cherry cake layers have a moist, tender crumb.
- Light cherry flavor (from cherries, maraschino cherry juice, and a splash of cherry extract)
- Beautiful slices with bits of maraschino cherries
- Perfect for spring and summer birthdays
This cake just melts in your mouth! Delicious and quick cherry cake!
FAQ
What are the cherries on top of cakes called?
What are the red cherries on cakes?
What cherries do you use for baking?
What are baking cherries called?
What is cherry cake?
Cherry Cake is an easy homemade cake recipe with fresh cherry flavor in every bite. When cherries are in season this is the best cake to make – so easy, simple, and perfect with a scoop of ice cream on a warm night. I can hardly wait for cherries to show up during the spring and early summer. I love the sweet, tart flavor and, of course, the color.
Are cherries high in sugar?
Yes. A cup of cherries has 18 grams of sugar. They are also rich in fiber and nutrients with beneficial health properties. The recommended amount is between 15 and 20 cherries a day.
Which cherries should I use for a cherry cake?
Because the cherries are simply pressed into the batter before baking, this cake works best with fresh, sweet cherries such as Bing, Rainier or Chelan. Fresh cherries are preferable because the extra moisture in frozen or canned cherries would water down the batter.
Is a cherry cake too sweet?
While there is a high proportion of sugar, the cake isn’t overly sweet as it’s balanced by the bitterness of the almond extract and the acidity of the cherries. Sugar acts as a humectant, attracting moisture from the environment. This makes the cake moist and helps it keep longer.