26/11/2025
Holiday Cherry Vanilla Cake Recipe:
A festive vanilla cake topped with creamy frosting and a rich cherry compote — Perfect for Christmas, cozy nights, and holiday parties!
🍰 Cake Ingredients
Vanilla Cake Layers
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
1 ¾ cups sugar
4 large eggs (room temp)
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
Cream Cheese Frosting
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Cherry Topping
2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted & halved)
½ cup sugar
¼ cup water
1 tsp lime juice (optional — enhances the cherry flavor)
Instructions:
1. Make the Cherry Topping
Add cherries, sugar, and water to a saucepan.
Simmer on medium heat for 10–12 minutes, until cherries soften and the syrup thickens.
Stir in lemon juice.
Let cool completely — the topping should be glossy and spoonable.
2. Bake the Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Alternate adding dry mixture and milk.
Divide into pans and bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool fully.
3. Make the Frosting
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Add powdered sugar slowly.
Mix in vanilla and salt.
Frost cooled cake layers.
4. Assemble
Frost the cake smoothly on all sides.
Add the cooled cherry topping to the center.
Chill for at least 20 minutes for clean slices.
“A slice of cherry holiday heaven 🍒🎄
Soft vanilla cake, silky frosting, and sweet cherries on top — Christmas magic in every bite!”
