Description
Cherry Cake is a delightful dessert that harmoniously blends the sweetness of fresh cherries with a moist, fluffy cake. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make treat evokes warm memories and brings joy to gatherings. Serve it plain or elevate it with whipped cream or ice cream for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Wash and pit the cherries; slice them in half if desired.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving plain or with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg