Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Simple Cherry Cake, where juicy cherries meet a fluffy, buttery crumb. Perfect for any occasion, this cake fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma and brings joy to every gathering. Whether served solo or topped with whipped cream, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Let’s bake together and create sweet memories with each slice!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in pitted cherries.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg