Classic Cherry Chip Cake
Cherry Chip Cake is a nostalgic treat that brings together the bright and fruity flavor of maraschino cherries with a soft, fluffy cake. Whether you're baking from scratch or using a boxed mix, this vibrant, delicious dessert is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just as a comforting sweet snack. Paired with creamy frosting, this cake is sure to delight both visually and in taste.
Equipment
- 2 9-inch round cake pans
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Mixing bowls (medium and large)
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Toothpick (to test for doneness)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- - 2 ½ cups cake flour
- - 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- - ½ teaspoon salt
- - 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- - 2 cups granulated sugar
- - 4 large egg whites
- - 1 cup whole milk
- - ½ cup maraschino cherry juice
- - ¾ cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
- - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Using a mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg whites one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Alternately add the milk, cherry juice, and the dry flour mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- To prevent the cherries from sinking, toss them lightly in flour before adding them to the batter.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute part of the milk with maraschino cherry juice.
- You can top this cake with whipped vanilla buttercream or a simple cherry glaze for added flair.
- If you're using a boxed cake mix, follow the instructions on the box but substitute part of the liquid with maraschino cherry juice for extra flavor.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute part of the milk with maraschino cherry juice.
- You can top this cake with whipped vanilla buttercream or a simple cherry glaze for added flair.
- If you're using a boxed cake mix, follow the instructions on the box but substitute part of the liquid with maraschino cherry juice for extra flavor.