Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking a Simple Cherry Cake, where the sweet aroma of fresh cherries fills your kitchen. This buttery cake features juicy cherry pockets, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Ideal for gatherings or quiet afternoons, this easy-to-make recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Each slice is a joyful reminder of special moments shared around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries, halved and pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently mix in halved cherries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg