Maraschino Cherry Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, using a stand mixer or an electric mixer, start mixing all the 'wet' ingredients together (eggs, oil, water, maraschino cherry juice and almond extract.)

Step 3

Then add in cake mix. Stir well to combine. If using a stand mixer, you will need to scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure it mixes completely.

Step 4

Gently stir in the chopped maraschino cherries.

Step 5

Pour batter into prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Bake for about 30 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely before making the frosting.

Step 7

When ready to make the frosting, mix together the softened cream cheese and butter in a large bowl, using an electric mixer.

Step 8

Then add in powdered sugar (start the mixer on slow so powdered sugar doesn't fly everywhere.) Finally, add in almond extract and maraschino cherry juice.

Step 9

Mix until smooth then spread onto cooled cake.

Step 10

Top slices with maraschino cherries.