Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Simple Cherry Cake, where tart cherries meet a soft, buttery cake. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make dessert brings nostalgia and warmth to your home, reminiscent of summer afternoons spent baking with loved ones. With its vibrant color and irresistible aroma, each slice promises a moist and flavorful experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh pitted cherries
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Wash and pit the cherries; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring gently.
- Fold in the cherries carefully and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg