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Cherry Cake

A moist and flavorful cherry cake perfect for any occasion, combining the sweetness of cherries with a light, fluffy batter.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cherries
  • 1 cup fresh cherries pitted and halved

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
Add Cherries and Bake
  1. Gently fold in the halved cherries into the batter.
  2. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.

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