Description
Sweet cherries dance through this classic Cherry Cake, bringing European baking charm to your kitchen. Moist crumb and delicate fruit create a perfect dessert you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups pitted fresh sweet cherries
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (6 ounces) container of plain yogurt
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Wet and Supplementary Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×12-inch baking dish with grease for smooth cake release.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of sugar, flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then gently simmer cherries for 8-10 minutes, sprinkling with sugar to enhance their natural sweetness. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Create a central depression in the dry ingredient mixture, then pour in olive oil, eggs, and yogurt. Fold ingredients together with a gentle motion until just incorporated.
- Transfer the cake batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface. Distribute the caramelized cherries across the top, allowing them to sink slightly into the batter.
- Optional: Lightly drizzle additional olive oil over the cake surface for enhanced flavor and moisture.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no raw batter clinging to it. The cake should display a golden-brown exterior.
Notes
- Softening Cherries: Gently cook cherries in butter to release their natural sweetness and create a more intense flavor profile.
- Oil Substitution: Replace olive oil with vegetarian alternatives like coconut or avocado oil for different dietary needs.
- Texture Enhancement: Ensure gentle mixing to maintain a light, fluffy cake texture without overmixing the batter.
- Ripeness Matters: Use ripe, fresh cherries for maximum natural sweetness and optimal moisture in the cake.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg