Hello, Hope all of you are doing well. I Anne Carter welcome you all to Beyond The Bayou Blog with full enthusiasm to bake today’s recipe: Cherry Chip Cake.

During a warm summer evening, I really wanted to feel those happy memories again. So, I decided to make something special. I remembered the fun times picnicking under cherry trees and thought, “Why not recreate that feeling?” That’s when I came up with Cherry Chip Cake—a yummy vanilla cake with bits of cherry inside. Each bite felt like a sweet trip down memory lane.

I first made this cake for a family get-together. It was so nice, with everyone laughing and enjoying themselves. Since then, we’ve had it for lots of occasions, not just birthdays or holidays, but whenever we want to feel close. And once, we had a brilliant idea! We tried it with Creamy Tacos. The tangy tacos mixed perfectly with the sweet cake, making it a meal we’ll never forget.

So are you all in for today’s magic? Just stay tuned with me for the next few minutes and be ready to make your holidays and celebrations a bit more brighter with this recipe.

What Is Cherry Chip Cake?

As a kid, I used to have Funfetti cake all the time, but Cherry Chip Cake often got overlooked. Let me tell you, though, homemade Cherry Chip Cake beats the boxed version any day!

Every slice of this cake is packed with sweet cherry flavor and has a lovely pink color, thanks to the maraschino cherry juice we add.

Here’s the trick: we mix chopped-up maraschino cherries right into the batter. They give the cake a delicious cherry taste and a bit of texture. And let me tell you, this cake turns out super moist and perfect. It’s like a cherry lover’s dream cake!

Some Things to Keep in Mind!

Skip the Electric Mixer: Instead of using an electric hand mixer for the whole recipe, try a stand-up mixer with a paddle attachment for the buttercream frosting. It gives a smoother texture!
Opt for Canned Cherries: Fresh cherries might seem tempting, but trust me, they’re more hassle than they’re worth for this recipe. Canned cherries save you the trouble of removing pits and chopping them up, plus you get that delicious cherry juice!
Try Cream Cheese Frosting: While buttercream is classic, cream cheese frosting adds an extra layer of yumminess to your cake. Give it a shot!
Drain the Cherries: Make sure to drain all the juice from the canned cherries. Too much juice can make the cake soggy. Pro tip: Roll the cherries in a paper towel before chopping them in the food processor to eliminate excess juice.
Cupcake Conversion: Want cherry chip cupcakes instead? No problem! Keep an eye on them while baking, so they don’t overdo it. Check after 15 minutes in the oven.
Yellow Cake Option: If you’re out of cherry chip cake mix, a yellow cake mix works too. Just note, it might have a slightly more vanilla flavor, but it’s still delicious!