Description
Shirley Temple Cake is a nostalgic dessert that captures the delightful essence of the classic non-alcoholic cocktail. This vibrant and fluffy cake is infused with the effervescent flavors of ginger ale and cherry, topped with a luscious cherry frosting that adds both sweetness and visual appeal. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this cake is not only easy to make but also brings joy to every gathering. With its beautiful presentation and irresistible taste, the Shirley Temple Cake will surely impress your friends and family. Let?s dive into this fun baking experience!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup ginger ale
- 1 tsp cherry extract
- ? cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ? cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in ginger ale and cherry extract.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting with cherry frosting made from butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients ensure better mixing.
For added flavor, consider using fresh cherries as decoration or adding almond extract to the batter.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days on the counter or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg