Description
This cherry cake design uses fresh fruit and a soft base. You create a visual pattern with whole cherries on top.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup fresh pitted cherries
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease a round cake pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl.
- Beat in the eggs.
- Add the vanilla extract.
- Mix the flour and baking powder.
- Combine the dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture.
- Pour the batter into your pan.
- Place cherries on top in a circular design.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes and dust with sugar.
Notes
- Use ripe cherries for better color.
- Dry the fruit before placing it on the batter.
- Store the cake in a cool place.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
Keywords: cherry cake design, fruit cake, summer dessert, baking recipe