Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Decadent Cherry Swirl Cake. A moist and fluffy cake with a delightful marbled effect of cherry pie filling and cream cheese, topped with a sweet glaze for the perfect finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
For the glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour into the pan.
- Create swirls: Mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese and cherry pie filling over the batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool.
- Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cake.
Notes
- Top with fresh cherries or powdered sugar for extra flair.
- Try baking in round pans for a layer cake version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
