A fluffy, light white cake with pockets of sweet cherry pie filling baked in, topped with a simple glaze, makes a perfect cherry brunch cake. My husband and kids love this simple cake and would devour it in one sitting if allowed!
This cake is literally so good. It’s light, giving you a sense of guiltlessness, yet still so flavorful and sweet. Plus, the combination of fluffy cake and creamy pie filling is the perfect blend of simple and savory. Five out of five stars here! We love this cake recipe, and you will too!
How to make a Simple Brunch Cake
First, flour and grease your cake pan. Then, mix together the cake mix, oil, eggs, and water until combined. Then evenly spread the cake batter into the prepared pan.
Now take your cherry pie filling and dollop it on top of the batter. It will seem like a lot of filling, but trust me. It’s perfect! Then take a knife and drag it through the batter up and down, lengthwise and widthwise. This will swirl our pie filling into the batter.
Next, bake that cake in an oven preheated to 350°F for 30-35 minutes. Stick a toothpick into the mostly cake batter part and make sure it comes out clean. If the top is browning too fast, lay a sheet of foil on top of the cake to reduce the browning as the rest of the cake bakes. The cake will fall a touch as it cools.
Lastly, to glaze or not to glaze: We eat this simple cherry brunch cake both ways and LOVE it! I love to do a simple glaze of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. For the glaze, whisk all ingredients together, then drizzle over the cooled cherry brunch cake. If needed, add milk a bit at a time until it’s a drizzling consistency.
However, sometimes I am lazy or don’t have time, so I just sprinkle the cake with a bit of powdered sugar and call it a day. Then, other times, we eat this cake so fast that we add nothing extra! Your call. Enjoy!
Simple Brunch Ideas
Need more sweets? This Lemon Poppy Seed Bread recipe leaves you with a refreshing and light lemon-flavored bread that’s perfectly sweet. Plus, it’s a quick and easy option for a brunch date or extra lunch side.
Want to do something more than just a pancake? Light, airy, and with a touch of sweetness, these easy crepes are not only easy but delicious too. Plus, since you prep your batter and berries the night before, you can be ready to make warm crepes at any moment!
We love a good casserole! The savory taste of ground breakfast sausage, onions, and cheese sprinkled between layers of buttered bread makes this breakfast casserole recipe simply the best! Like a breakfast sandwich in casserole form, this delicious dish has been a favorite in our house for years.
Cherry Brunch Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix for a 9×13-inch pan
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling 1 can of pie filling
Glaze- if desired
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Flour and grease your cake pan. Then, mix together the cake mix, oil, eggs, and water until combined. Then evenly spread the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Take your cherry pie filling and dollop it on top of the batter. It will seem like a lot of filling, but trust me. It's perfect! Then take a knife and drag it through the batter up and down, lengthwise and widthwise. This will swirl our pie filling into the batter.
- Bake that cake in an oven preheated to 350°F for 30-35 minutes. Stick a toothpick into the mostly cake batter part and make sure it comes out clean. If the top is browning too fast, lay a sheet of foil on top of the cake to reduce the brwoning as the rest of the cake bakes. The cake will fall a touch as it cools.
- For the glaze, whisk all ingredients together and drizzle on the cooled cherry brunch cake. If needed, add milk more a bit at a time until it's drizzling consitantcy.
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