Author Notes
When I graduated from "just add eggs" mixes to cakes made from scratch, I left Betty Crocker's Cherry Chip on the shelf and opted to make my own version. Step aside, Betty. My homemade version replaces the died "cherry-flavored" chips with maraschino cherries (you can also use chopped fresh cherries), and canned frosting gets a rich vanilla buttercream upgrade. In place of the sprinkles on top, I opted for fresh sweet cherries—it is summertime, afterall. I challenge you not to lick the spoon. —modest marce
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Ingredients
- For the cake:
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1 cup
unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups
raw sugar
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3
large eggs
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1 teaspoon
pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup
vegetable oil
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2 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons
baking powder
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1 teaspoon
sea salt
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1 cup
whole milk
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3/4 cup
maraschino cherries, stems removed and finely chopped, or chopped fresh cherries
- For the frosting:
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1 1/2 cups
unsalted butter, room temperature
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3 cups
confectioners sugar
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1 teaspoon
pure vanilla extract
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Fresh cherries, as garnish
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325° F, then heavily grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs, vanilla, and oil and beat until well combined.
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In a separate medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the mixing bowl at low speed until the flour is just combined. Add the milk and mix until the batter is smooth.
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Using a spoon or rubber spatula, stir in the in the maraschino cherries. Evenly distribute batter into the two 9-inch pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely, then flip each onto a cooling rack. At this point, either slice each cake in half to make a four-layer cake, or let it remain a two-layer cake.
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While the cake cools, make the frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, add all the ingredients and whisk until light and fluffy, about 8 minutes.
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Frost the cake as desired and garnish with fresh cherries.
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