Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (170g) salted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (353g) all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
- 1/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries (about 1 cup before chopping)
- 1 1/2 cups (341g) salted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups (341g) vegetable shortening (for frosting)
- 12 cups (1,440g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 6–8 Tablespoons maraschino cherry juice (for frosting)
- Additional maraschino cherries with stems for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg, egg whites, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add half of the flour and baking powder, mixing until just combined.
- Incorporate sour cream and maraschino cherry juice, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add remaining flour, then mix in whole milk while scraping the sides.
- Fold in chopped maraschino cherries.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 24-26 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Combine butter and shortening for frosting and beat until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cherry juice until creamy.
- Level the cooled cake layers, frost between layers, and frosted the top and sides.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve.
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Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.
Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a light texture.
Level the cake layers before frosting for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 55
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 29
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 75
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 80