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A slice of bright red maraschino cherry cake with white frosting and a cherry on top sits on a plate, with a larger dish of the same cake in the background.
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Maraschino Cherry Cake

A soft, pink cherry-flavored cake speckled with sweet maraschino bits and topped with smooth cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 552kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 1 package white cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 10-12 oz jar maraschino cherries, drained and stems removed
  • 3 oz package cherry-flavored jello
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth
    A green bowl containing flour, liquid ingredients, and a whisk, ready for mixing on a white surface with a white cloth nearby.
  • Pulse cherries in a food processor or blender until very finely chopped
    Red maraschino cherries inside a food processor bowl, ready to be processed.
  • Add cherries and cherry jello powder to cake batter and mix just until combined
    A green mixing bowl with cake batter, dry red powder, and finely chopped red gelatin, with a whisk resting inside.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
    A white rectangular baking dish filled with an even layer of bright pink cake batter.
  • Cool cake completely to room temperature
    A rectangular white baking dish filled with a baked, evenly textured, bright pink cake.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth
    A stand mixer with beaters mixes smooth, creamy white batter in a large metal bowl.
  • Add powdered sugar and milk, then beat until smooth and creamy
  • Frost cooled cake evenly with cream cheese frosting
    A rectangular white baking dish filled with a cake topped with thick, swirled white frosting.
  • Cut into slices and serve
    A slice of bright red cake with white frosting and a cherry on top sits on a white plate, with the remaining cake in a baking dish in the background.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg