Description
A moist and flavorful cherry almond cake that combines sweet cherries with a hint of almond.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup fresh or canned cherries, pitted
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and almond extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the cherries and half of the sliced almonds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining almonds on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned cherries for this recipe.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Serve with whipped cream for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cherry Almond Cake, dessert, cake, baking