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Cherry & Cinnamon Layer Cake Recipe

Cherry & Cinnamon Layer Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of cherry and cinnamon with this decadent layer cake recipe. Moist and flavorful cake layers filled with fresh cherries and a luscious frosting, topped with a charming decoration of cherries and cocoa powder.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk (or buttermilk)
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh cherries, pitted and halved

For the Frosting:

  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Decoration:

  • Fresh cherries with stems
  • Cocoa powder (for dusting)
  • Cinnamon sticks & star anise (optional, for garnish)
  • Caramel or chocolate sauce (for dripping effect)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Layers – Preheat oven. Grease and line cake pans. Sift dry ingredients. Beat butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, dry ingredients, milk, and cherries. Bake and cool.
  2. Make the Frosting – Beat cream until soft peaks form. Add mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. Assemble the Cake – Slice cake layers, spread frosting between layers. Frost top and sides. Drizzle sauce on edges.
  4. Decorate – Pipe cream swirls, place cherries, dust with cocoa powder, add cinnamon sticks and star anise.

Notes

  • You can substitute buttermilk for a tangier flavor.
  • Ensure cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.

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Keywords: Cherry, Cinnamon, Layer Cake, Frosting, Dessert

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