Description
A soft and elegant cherry almond cake with a moist, tender crumb, bursting with sweet cherries and topped with crunchy sliced almonds. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar, this cake is perfect for tea time or special occasions.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla extract)
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
- 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds (optional)
- For the Topping:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line the bottom of a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in almond extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cherries with a spatula. If using frozen cherries, do not thaw.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the surface.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Toss cherries in a tablespoon of flour before adding to the batter to prevent sinking.
- Frozen cherries can be used directly without thawing.
- For extra almond flavor, add a splash of amaretto to the batter.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a richer dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
