Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious cherry cake:
Cherry Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate Mixing:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in Cherries:
- Gently fold in the pitted and halved cherries until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.
- Serve:
- Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious cherry cake!
Feel free to adjust the quantity of cherries or sugar based on your preferences. This recipe combines the sweetness of the cherries with the creamy texture of the frosting for a delightful treat.
