This Cherry Delight Cake is a nostalgic, no-bake assembly masterpiece that brings together the best of retro desserts. It features layers of moist lemon cake, a rich cream cheese and Cool Whip filling, and generous amounts of sweet cherry pie filling. The top is crowned with a smooth vanilla pudding frosting, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or when you want a show-stopping dessert without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s sweet, tart, and incredibly satisfying.
Cherry Delight Cake
Description
This Cherry Delight Cake is a nostalgic, no-bake assembly masterpiece that brings together the best of retro desserts. It features layers of moist lemon cake, a rich cream cheese and Cool Whip filling, and generous amounts of sweet cherry pie filling. The top is crowned with a smooth vanilla pudding frosting, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or when you want a show-stopping dessert without spending hours in the kitchen. It&# 226;ÂÂs sweet, tart, and incredibly satisfying.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to temperature specified on cake mix box.
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Prepare lemon cake mix according to package directions and bake in two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Allow cakes to cool completely in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool entirely.
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In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, confectioners sugar, and 3 tablespoons of Cool Whip until smooth and creamy.
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Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate.
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Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the first cake layer.
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Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, spreading it gently to the edges.
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Place the second cake layer on top of the cherry filling. Secure with toothpicks if the cake is unstable.
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Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the top of the second cake layer.
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Spread the remaining cherry pie filling over the top and sides of the cake, creating a border around the top edge to hold the frosting.
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In a separate bowl, prepare the vanilla pudding mix according to package directions using milk.
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Fold the remaining Cool Whip into the prepared pudding until well combined and fluffy. Add a splash of milk if the mixture is too stiff.
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Frost the sides of the cake with the pudding mixture.
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Spoon the remaining cherry pie filling into the center of the cake, inside the border created by the frosting.
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Refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing to allow the cake to set.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 6g30%
- Cholesterol 30mg10%
- Sodium 280mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 58g20%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 42g
- Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.