Description
This delightful Simple Cherry Cake is a nostalgic treat that brings the essence of summer right to your kitchen. With its fluffy texture and bursts of sweet-tart cherries, it’s perfect for any gathering, from family dinners to casual get-togethers. Serve it warm with whipped cream or ice cream for an irresistible dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Pit and halve the fresh cherries; set them aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined (do not overmix).
- Gently fold in the cherry halves and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg