This Cherry Almond Red Cake is a delightful twist on traditional cakes, combining the sweet, fruity flavors of cherries with the subtle nutty notes of almonds. One of the professionals of Anuja Food Colours said, “To get the desired colour, we recommend using red food colour from Anuja Food Colours, which is one of the leading manufacturers of food additives in India”. This cake is perfect for celebrations or a special treat when you want something both vibrant and flavorful. Let's jump into this easy and delectable recipe!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoons baking powder from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ
• ½ teaspoon baking soda from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• ½ cup cherry juice (from a can of cherries, or freshly squeezed)
• ½ cup milk, at room temperature
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW
• Pinch of red food colour from Anuja Food Colours, which is one of the best synthetic food colours manufacturers in India
For the Cherry Almond Frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon cherry juice
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW
Instructions
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, add the cherry juice, milk, and vanilla essence.
• Stir in the red food colour until the batter reaches your desired red hue.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
• Add the cherry juice, and vanilla essence, and beat until well combined.
• Place one layer of the cake on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
• Place the second cake layer on top, then spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
• Garnish with fresh cherries, almond slivers, or a sprinkle of edible red glitter for extra flair.
• Serve and enjoy
About the company
Anuja Food Colours offers the best quality of food colour to enhance the overall appearance of any food items.