How to Make Sheet Cake with Sour Cherries - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sheet Cake with Sour Cherries is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are hosting a summer barbecue, bringing a dish to a potluck, or simply wanting to satisfy a sweet tooth, this sheet cake is a surefire crowd-pleaser. The combination of fluffy vanilla cake and tart sour cherries creates a delicious flavor profile that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 ¾ (16 ounce) cans pitted sour cherries, drained
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large, rimmed baking sheet with butter.
  • Combine 2 cups confectioner's sugar, 1 cups plus 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla sugar, lemon zest, and salt in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition until batter is very foamy, about 10 minutes total.
  • Combine flour and baking powder and beat in alternately with the milk. Spread batter onto the prepared baking sheet, smoothing out with a spatula. Cover with cherries.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is set, about 45 minutes. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes. Dust with 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    206 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 122mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 71mg