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

Polish cuisine is rich in traditional desserts that are a perfect combination of flavorful fruits and sweet pastries. One such celebrated dish is the Polish Cherry Cake, also known as "Ciasto z Czereśniami". This delectable dessert is a favorite among Polish families and is often enjoyed during special occasions and family gatherings.

The Polish Cherry Cake boasts a moist and light sponge cake base that is generously topped with juicy, sweet cherries. The delicate flavors of the cherr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups pitted fresh sweet cherries
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (9x12-inch) cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk 1 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a mixing bowl until evenly combined.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir pitted cherries in the butter until tender, sprinkling them with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour in 1/2 cup olive oil, eggs, and yogurt; lightly stir the mixture to make a soft dough. Scrape batter into a 9x12-inch baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil (if using), and top with cherries.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is set and golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    313 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 229mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 138mg