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Cherry Delight Cake

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12
Calories: 350
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
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;€™s sweet, tart, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
  • 1 Box Lemon Cake Mix, super moist
  • 1 Cup Confectioners sugar
  • 9 Oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Container Cool Whip whipped topping
  • 1 Pkg Vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1 Cup Milk (for pudding)
  • 2 Cans Cherry pie filling
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to temperature specified on cake mix box.
  2. 2
    Prepare lemon cake mix according to package directions and bake in two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. 3
    Allow cakes to cool completely in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool entirely.
  4. 4
    In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, confectioners sugar, and 3 tablespoons of Cool Whip until smooth and creamy.
  5. 5
    Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate.
  6. 6
    Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the first cake layer.
  7. 7
    Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, spreading it gently to the edges.
  8. 8
    Place the second cake layer on top of the cherry filling. Secure with toothpicks if the cake is unstable.
  9. 9
    Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the top of the second cake layer.
  10. 10
    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.
  11. 11
    In a separate bowl, prepare the vanilla pudding mix according to package directions using milk.
  12. 12
    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.
  13. 13
    Frost the sides of the cake with the pudding mixture.
  14. 14
    Spoon the remaining cherry pie filling into the center of the cake, inside the border created by the frosting.
  15. 15
    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.

Keywords: cherry cake, cool whip cake, cream cheese frosting, vanilla pudding cake, layered dessert, potluck dessert, retro dessert, cherry pie filling, easy cake, summer dessert, instant pudding, cake mix
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