Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Simple Cherry Cake, where juicy cherries meet a fluffy vanilla batter. This easy-to-make dessert not only fills your kitchen with a sweet aroma but also invites friends and family to gather around the table. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress with its vibrant color and delicious taste. Whether served warm with ice cream or cold as a snack, every bite promises happiness and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in cherry halves until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown; let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg