Best Cherry Walnut Cake Recipes

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CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP WALNUT CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Cherry Chocolate Chip Walnut cake Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by corvettemary

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box white cake mix
3 eggs
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
1 C. mini chocolate chips
1 C. chopped walnuts
ICING
2 T. warm water
1 t. vanilla extract
1 t. almond extract or black walnut extract
1/4 t. salt
1-2/3 C. powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Mix all cake ingredients together using a spoon or spatula. Pour evenly into a greased bundt pan or a 9 x 13 cake pan. Bake 45-50 minutes in a bundt pan; 35-40 minutes in a 9 x 13 cake pan. Cake will be golden brown. Toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean. Optional icing: Combine first 4 ingredients. Add powdered sugar and mix well until desired consistency. Drizzle icing over cake. Store in airtight container.

WALNUT CHERRY CAKE



Walnut Cherry Cake image

-Carol Wessels, Harbor Beach, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart cherries
1 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon red food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until crumbly; stir in the eggs and salt. Combine flour and baking soda; stir into sugar mixture until combined. Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice; set juice aside. Gently stir cherries and walnuts into sugar mixture. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over cake; refrigerate for 2 hours. , In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in reserved cherry juice until smooth. Stir in food coloring if desired. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Just before serving, drizzle over whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHERRY WALNUT CAKE



Cherry Walnut Cake image

I found this recipe back in the eighties from the newspaper. My family, especially my Mother and Brother (rest their souls) said this was the best cake they have ever eaten. I swapped the English Walnuts for the Black Walnuts. Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 pkg (3 oz) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened. 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2...

Provided by Cheryl Turner

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c hot water
1 c dates, chopped
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c sugar
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 c maraschino cherries, drained
1 c walnuts, chopped
1 egg
1 pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Add hot water to dates. Set aside.
  • 2. Cream butter, egg, salt, sugar and vanilla.
  • 3. Gradually add flour and soda.
  • 4. Add dates with liquid, cherries and walnuts. Mix thoroughly.
  • 5. Pour mixture into greased and lightly floured 13x9 baking pan.
  • 6. Bake at 350 degrees 35 to 40 minutes.
  • 7. Frost when cool.

AUSTRIAN CHERRY WALNUT CAKE



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An Austrian recipe. It's a light snack cake that's great with a cup of hot coffee or tea.

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup glazed cherries, halved
2 1/4 cups self-rising flour (if you don't have self-rising flour, use all-purpose flour mixed with 1/2 tablespoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt)
3/4 cup unsalted butter (12 tablespoons)
2/3 cup white granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and lightly flour a 9-inch square baking dish; set aside.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the halved cherries with 5 Tbsp flour until coated. Add the butter, and beat until soft. Add sugar and continue beating until mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time and beating well after each addition.
  • 3. Alternately fold in remaining flour and milk, starting with and ending with flour. Fold in the flour-coated cherries, walnuts and coconut.
  • 4. Spoon mixture in an even layer in the prepared baking dish, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  • 5. Remove baking dish from oven and let cool in pan completely before slicing.
  • 6. Just before slicing, sift a little confectioner's sugar on top, if desired. Slice and serve. It's a great snack cake to serve with coffee or tea.

WALNUT CHERRY CAKE- IMPRESSIVE!



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If you want to impress people with not only the flavor, but the presentation, this is the cake for you. So,so fancy with not that much effort. Much more beautiful and tasteful than anything you could buy at a bakery!

Provided by Treewoman

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup walnuts
1 -18 ounce white cake mix
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6 drops red food coloring
8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop 1/4 cup of the walnuts and set aside. Chop remaining 3/4 cup of walnuts medium-fine.
  • As package directs, prepare white cake mix, adding vanilla and the 3/4 cup of walnuts. Bake in two 9-inch layer pans. Cool for 10 minutes and then invent onto wire racks til cooled.
  • Fold the food coloring into the Cool Whip. Spread a 1 inch wide ring of topping onto outer edge of each cake layer. Spoon pie filling in center of each layer, using half of pie filling for each layer.
  • Place one layer on a serving plate, top with second layer of cake. Spread remaining topping on sides of cake. Sprinkle reserved 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts on top of cake. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.6, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 4.8, Sodium 29.7, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 2

CHERRY-WALNUT CAKE ROLL



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Fit for a festive occasion, this fruity old-world cake roll is simply luscious.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup cherry brandy
4 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
FILLING/FROSTING:
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Melted semisweet chocolate, optional

Steps:

  • Combine cherries and cherry brandy: cover and let stand overnight., Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside., Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, beating on high speed until thick and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes. Beat in oil, vanilla and lemon extract. , With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form; fold into yolk mixture. Combine flour, walnuts, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually fold into egg mixture. Spread into prepared pan., Bake 10-12 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool 2 minutes. Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar. Fold in whipped cream. Unroll cake; spread with 1-1/4 cups filling to within 1/2 in. of edges., Drain cherries and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange cherries over filling. Starting at the short side, roll up cake; place seam side down on a serving platter. Frost cake with remaining filling. Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHERRY COFFEE CAKE WITH WALNUT TOPPING



Cherry Coffee Cake with Walnut Topping image

During the 21 years my husband was in the Navy, the wives got together to exchange recipes. This one's from a California woman, and it's great. All five of my daughters have added this to their recipe collections.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup cherry 100% spreadable fruit
4 drops red food coloring, optional
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Spread half of batter in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Combine cherry spread and food coloring if desired; spread over batter. Top with remaining batter., In a small bowl, combine sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly; add walnuts. Sprinkle over top. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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