Cherry Cake
A moist vanilla cake studded with juicy cherries, featuring a tender crumb and delicate almond aroma, perfect for summer gatherings or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- 225g frozen cherries
- 115g unsalted butter, softened
- 170g sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 170g flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1.Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 9-inch round pan.2.Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.3.Cream: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.4.Combine: Alternately add dry ingredients and milk. Mix in extracts.5.Fold Cherries: Toss cherries with 1 tbsp flour, then fold into batter.6.Bake: 40-45 minutes until golden and tester comes clean.7.Cool: 15 mins in pan, then transfer to rack.
Notes
- Frozen cherries work (thaw and pat dry first)
- For taller cake, use 8-inch pan
- Substitute 1 tsp vanilla for almond extract if needed