Description
A delightful and nostalgic Shirley Temple Cake, featuring a moist and fluffy bundt cake infused with the sweet flavor of maraschino cherries and a hint of lemon, topped with a luscious glaze for the ultimate dessert experience.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
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- 1 1/2 cups butter (softened)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 3/4 cup 7up
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries (drained and juice reserved)
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 3–4 Tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure even baking.
- Mix butter and sugar: In a large bowl, mix together your softened butter (1 1/2 cups or 3 sticks) and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add eggs: Add in your eggs and continue to mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Incorporate dry ingredients and liquids: Add in the flour and mix until smooth. Pour in the lemon extract and 7up, then beat to combine completely.
- Fold in cherries: Gently fold in the drained maraschino cherries, ensuring an even distribution throughout the batter.
- Prepare the bundt pan: Grease a bundt pan thoroughly with shortening, then dust it with flour to prevent sticking.
- Pour and bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Bake the cake for 1 1/2 hours or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan: Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan to make it easier to remove.
- Unmold and soak: Turn the cake onto a serving dish and let it cool slightly. Using a skewer, poke holes all over the top of the cake and slowly pour the reserved cherry juice over the cake, allowing it to soak in. It’s fine if the juice seeps to the bottom as well.
- Cool completely: Allow the cake to cool completely to set the flavors and texture.
- Prepare and add glaze: In a bowl, mix together powdered sugar, lemon extract, and 3-4 tablespoons of milk to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cooled cake.
- Garnish and serve: Top with additional cherries for decoration if desired. Enjoy your Shirley Temple Cake!
Notes
- The calories shown are based on the cake being cut into 12 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of cake including the glaze.
- Since different brands of ingredients have varying nutritional information, the provided calorie count is an approximation.
- This recipe works best with 7up for added fizz, but can be substituted with another lemon-lime soda if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
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