Baking a Traditional Cherry Cake: Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to our guide on baking a tasty cherry cake from scratch. If you love cherries, this recipe is perfect for you. It balances sweet and tart flavors well, making a great cake for any event.

This special cherry cake is bursting with cherry tastes. It includes cherry juice, maraschino cherries, and cherry extract. Together, these make the cake light and fruity. The layers are soft, and every piece has maraschino cherry pieces for extra flavor.

Our cherry cake is great for special events or just to treat yourself. You can top it with sweet chocolate ganache or a creamy cherry cream cheese frosting. This really makes it a special treat.

Our recipe is easy to follow and has a full list of ingredients. It’s perfect for baking at home. So, wear your apron and let’s make a memorable cherry cake together. We’ll show you step by step how to create this amazing dessert.

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The Perfect Cherry Cake Recipe

If you love cherry cake, this recipe will delight you. It’s inspired by my grandmother’s baking. Our family loves it for its firm texture and rich, buttery taste.

The cherry cake has a burst of juicy cherry in each bite. You can use fresh or jarred cherries. Either way, it’s a moist, sweet treat.

To make it just right, start by creaming butter and sugar. This makes the cake light and fluffy. Ground almonds add a hint of almond and keep the cake moist.

You can bake this cake in different pans. Choose from an 8×8 square or 8 or 9-inch round. You can also freeze it for later or make it as individual portions.

Top your cherry cake with powdered sugar or whipped cream. For a special touch, add a layer of cherry preserves.

“This cherry cake recipe brings back fond memories. The smell of fresh cherries baking always makes me happy.” – Marianne Smith

It’s perfect for any occasion or for a homemade snack. Cherry lovers will adore its classic taste and moistness.

For the full recipe and steps, check the table below:

Ingredients	Instructions
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup whole milk 1 cup fresh or jarred cherries, pitted and chopped ¼ cup ground almonds	Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your chosen baking pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped cherries and ground almonds. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Ingredients

Instructions

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk
1 cup fresh or jarred cherries, pitted and chopped
¼ cup ground almonds

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your chosen baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the chopped cherries and ground almonds.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

When it’s cool, serve and enjoy your moist cherry cake. Its cherry flavor and soft crumb make it a delicious dessert. It’s pure delight in every slice!

Easy Cherry Snack Cake

Need a quick, tasty treat? Make this simple cherry snack cake. It’s ready in under 10 minutes. This cake mixes sour cherries and vanilla for a great taste.

The magic is in the all-in-one method. Just put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix. It’s quick and makes the cake soft and juicy.

The recipe uses jarred sour cherries, but you can use fresh or frozen ones. You can also try it with peaches, strawberries, or rhubarb. So, pick your favorite summer fruit and give it a go.

This cake is perfect for a sweet break with coffee or as a lovely dessert. The size is flexible too. You can bake it in a square 8×8-inch pan or a 9-inch round pan. It fits any event or gathering.