Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Simple Cherry Cake, a moist and fluffy dessert that features juicy cherries nestled within a rich vanilla batter. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake promises to impress your family and friends. Whether served warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoyed plain, each slice is a burst of fruity sweetness that transports you to summer bliss. Get ready to savor the aroma and flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
- Wash cherries and remove pits; slice them in half if desired.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cherries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg