Description
Rococo Cherry Layer Cake is a delightful dessert that showcases layers of moist vanilla sponge, rich cherry filling, and fluffy whipped frosting. This stunning cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any gathering where you want to impress. Each bite delivers a symphony of flavors and textures that brings joy and nostalgia, making it an irresistible centerpiece for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ? cups granulated sugar
- ? cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can (14 oz) canned cherries (drained)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans before transferring to wire racks.
- For the cherry filling, simmer drained cherries with reserved juice over medium heat for about five minutes until slightly thickened; allow to cool.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar and whip to stiff peaks.
- Assemble the cake by layering one cake on a serving plate, spreading half of the cherry filling and frosting on top, then adding the second layer with remaining toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg