Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temp. (2 sticks)
- 4 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups butter, softened (2 1/2 sticks)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8–10 maraschino cherries (slightly chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch cake pans with non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and creamy.
- Add softened butter and almond extract; mix until blended.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in sour cream until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg