Cherry Blossom Dream Cake Recipe: A Sweet Spring Sensation

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for cake)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• Pinch of salt
• Pink or red food coloring
• Whole maraschino cherries with stems