How to Make Cheerwine Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of Cheerwine soda? If so, you’re going to love this Cheerwine cake recipe! The sweet, cherry-flavored soda adds a unique and delicious twist to a classic dessert, and the result is a moist and flavorful cake that’s sure to be a hit with friends and family.

Cheerwine soda has been a beloved Southern staple since its creation in 1917, and it’s no wonder that it’s become a popular ingredient in recipes ranging from cocktails to desserts. This Cheerwine cake recipe is a perf...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as Duncan Hines®)
  • 1 cup cherry-flavored soft drink (such as Cheerwine®)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ⅓ cup cherry-flavored soft drink (such as Cheerwine®)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine cake mix, cherry soft drink, eggs, oil, and almond extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 23 to 28minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
  • Combine cherry soft drink, butter, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir and remove from heat.
  • Place powdered sugar into a bowl and pour hot cherry mixture on top. Mix until smooth. Stir in almond extract and allow to cool frosting lightly. Spread over the cake.
  • Nutrition

    495 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 308mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 53g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 113mg