How to Make Fresh Cherry Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of fresh cherries in a homemade dessert, and this Fresh Cherry Cake is no exception. This delightful cake recipe is the perfect way to make the most of cherry season, and it will surely be a hit with friends and family alike. The combination of juicy cherries and moist cake is simply irresistible, and the simple yet flavorful ingredients make this recipe a breeze to prepare.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups halved and pitted cherries
  • 1 ¼ cups cherry juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat 1 cup sugar and butter in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture and mix until batter is well blended and thick, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spread batter in the prepared baking dish. Arrange cherries over the batter, then drizzle cherry juice over top. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup sugar over the surface.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    302 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 245mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 165mg