Description
A delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of cherries in a moist butter cake, perfect for gatherings or a treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
- Whip the heavy cream and serve it with slices of the cake.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or sprinkle with powdered sugar for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cherry cake, dessert, moist cake, baking, cherry recipe