Name: Maraschino Cherry Nut Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts); 1/2 cup milk; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp almond extract; Pinch of salt

Maraschino Cherry Nut Cake Recipe

Valeda Drennan Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Maraschino Cherry Nut Cake Recipe

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1/4 cup chopped nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts)
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 6-inch round cake pan.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and nuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve slices of the Maraschino Cherry Nut Cake and enjoy!