Description
Luscious Cherry Jubilee Sheet Cake brings French dessert elegance to classic American baking. Silky cherries and rich vanilla cake combine for a luxurious dessert you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 package white cake mix
- 3 ounces (85 grams) cherry Jell-O
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) water
Fruit Ingredient:
- 10–12 ounces (280–340 grams) maraschino cherries, drained
Frosting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (57 grams) butter, softened
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeter) baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Place maraschino cherries in a blender or food processor and puree until completely smooth and liquid-like.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, whole eggs, vegetable oil, and room temperature water.
- Whisk the cake mixture vigorously until all ingredients are fully incorporated and no dry lumps remain.
- Add cherry-flavored gelatin powder and freshly pureed cherries into the cake batter, stirring until the mixture develops a uniform cherry-pink color.
- Transfer the vibrant cherry-infused batter into the prepared baking pan, ensuring an even distribution.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 45-60 minutes.
- Prepare the frosting by beating softened unsalted butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, almond extract, and whole milk into the butter mixture, blending until silky smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled, generously spread the creamy frosting across the entire surface, creating an even layer.
Notes
- Elevate the cake’s flavor by using fresh, high-quality maraschino cherries for a more intense cherry taste.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Purée cherries completely to avoid large chunks in the cake batter for a consistent, delightful texture.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center – it should come out clean.
- Chill the cream cheese before making frosting to achieve a creamier, more stable consistency.
- Decorate with extra maraschino cherries or cherry slices for a gorgeous, appetizing presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 386 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg