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Simple Cherry Cake

Simple Cherry Cake

This Simple Cherry Cake is a delightful dessert filled with juicy cherries and rich buttery flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved the star ingredient that offers juiciness and natural sweetness
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour this will give your cake a light and fluffy texture
  • 1 cups granulated sugar it adds just the right amount of sweetness
  • 2 tsp baking powder this helps the cake rise and become airy
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened it creates a rich, buttery flavor
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract enhances the overall taste
  • 1 pinch salt helps to elevate all the flavors
Decoration
  • 1 cup extra cherries save half of your pitted cherries for a beautiful topping

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Prepare the cherries by rinsing them under cool water. Pat them dry, pit, and halve them.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy—about 3 minutes.
  4. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed.
  6. Fold in most of the cherries with a gentle hand until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top with the reserved cherries.
  7. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgence.

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