Cherry Cake Recipe!

Eating cherries is great, but having options is another amazing way to enjoy cherries.

Here’s a delicious recipe for a cherry cake:

Cherry Cake Recipe

Serves anywhere from 8-10 people, depending on your slice size.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups pitted and halved cherries (fresh or frozen)
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the cherries.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious cherry cake!