Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of a Shirley Temple with this delightful cake. A moist yellow cake studded with maraschino cherries and topped with a sweet cherry glaze, this dessert is perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite)
- 1 (10 oz) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved (reserve juice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan. Mix cake ingredients until smooth. Fold in cherries. Bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Cool and Glaze: Let the cake cool, then drizzle with a glaze made of powdered sugar, cherry juice, and almond extract. Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the cherry flavor by adding chopped cherries to the glaze or drizzling extra cherry juice over slices.
- Great for parties or nostalgic gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
