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Quick and Easy Sweet Cherry Cake for Any Occasion
Moist Sweet Cherry Cake with Flaked Almonds, Easy Homemade Dessert
Nothing beats a slice of cherry cake fresh from the oven. This Sweet Cherry Cake is simple, moist, and perfect for any occasion—weekend treat or special dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Sweet Cherry Cake:
- Moist, tender crumb that melts in your mouth
- Juicy cherries bursting with flavor
- Quick to make with pantry-friendly ingredients
- Flaked almonds add the perfect crunch
- Pairs perfectly with tea or coffee
Sweet Cherry Cake is packed with juicy cherries and a crunchy almond topping. Simple to bake and perfect for sharing with family or friends. Try this moist cherry cake today and enjoy a sweet homemade treat
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Sweet Cherry Cake
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake, Cupcakes, Cookies and Tarts
- Method: Easy
Description
Sweet Cherry Cake is packed with juicy cherries and topped with flaked almonds for crunch. Perfect for dessert or tea time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or tinned; about 2 x 425 g tins)
- 125 g melted butter, cooled (or 1/2 cup canola oil)
- 4 large eggs
- 250 ml plain yoghurt
- 1 tbsp canola oil (for drizzling on top)
- Flaked almonds, for scattering
- Icing sugar, for dusting
- Whipped cream, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
- Grease a 9 x 12-inch baking tray or a medium round dish.
- In a large bowl, sift together sugar, flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk lightly.
- Make a well in the center and add whisked eggs, melted butter, and yoghurt.
- Stir gently with a spatula until combined. Don’t overmix; you want it a little rustic.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
- Drizzle 1 tbsp of canola oil on top.
- Scatter cherries evenly over the batter, then sprinkle flaked almonds.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool completely, dust with icing sugar, and serve with whipped cream.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Gail
Sweet Cherry Cake is bursting with cherry flavor and topped with almonds. Great for family gatherings. Serve a slice today for a delightful treat.
Sweet Cherry Cake combines juicy cherries and a tender cake with a crunchy almond topping. Every slice is moist, flavorful, and easy to bake, making it perfect for dessert or tea time. You’ll enjoy the sweet, homemade taste without any fuss, and it’s sure to become a go-to recipe for any occasion.
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