Heart Shaped Cherry Cake

Ingredients You’ll Need

For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

For Cherry Cake

• White Cake Mix – my go-to is usually a Duncan Hines cake mix, but you can use any brand you prefer!
• Eggs – you always want to make sure your eggs are at room temp.
• Baking Powder – Is used to create a lighter crumb and reacts with the cherries in the batter due to their acidity, which gives the batter the correct lift. 
• Vanilla And Almond Extract – always use the best quality extracts you can work into your budget. Pure vanilla extract is going to give you the best flavor, real vanilla “flavoring” is an option if you need something that doesn’t contain alcohol.
• Cherry Pie Filling 

For Buttercream Icing

• Butter – Should be softened but not melted. Allow butter to warm but not get shiny or start to melt. The butter should leave a small imprint when pushed with a finger.
• Vanilla And Almond Extract – These extracts provide complex layers and aroma to your frosting, that mmm…  You can even make your own quality vanilla extract.
• Powdered Sugar – Using sifted powdered sugar makes for a smooth glide-like consistency and adds sweetness to the icing.
• Milk – Whole milk creates a smoother and less watery consistency than skim. If you only have a low-fat version, use 2 tablespoons less and continue to add until you’re happy with the texture.
• Food Coloring (Optional) – Create a pink or red hue with gel food coloring.

How To Make Heart Shaped Cherry Cake

Here’s a quick rundown of the simple steps for making a heart-shaped cherry cake——no fuss, just simple, stunning results!

When you are making this recipe, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

• STEP ONE: Mix together all of the ingredients for your cherry pie filling cake, adding only 1/2 can of cherry pie filling until moistened. Using a rubber spatula, fold the rest of the cherry pie filling until combined. The batter should appear thick, so level with a spatula after pouring it into the lightly greased heart-shaped cake pan.
• STEP TWO: Bake in a preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan, then invert the vanilla cherry cake to decorate.

How To Make Velvety Buttercream Icing

When you are making this recipe, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

• Cream butter and extracts until fluffy; add powdered sugar slowly and beat well. Add milk until mixed, adding more if needed for your preferred consistency and texture. If you add coloring gel, mix until the color is uniform throughout.