Sweet and Nutty Marzipan Cherry Cake

The Marzipan Cherry Cake is sweet with a bit of nutty flavor from marzipan and sour cherries. It’s perfect for any event, like having it with your afternoon tea or morning coffee. This treat is made with layers of golden batter and finely grated marzipan, giving it a special taste.

The recipe includes butter, sugar, eggs, flour, almonds, candied cherries, and marzipan.

Before you serve it, sprinkle icing sugar on top for even more sweetness.

Table of Contents

Toggle

Ingredients and Method

Get ready to make the Marzipan Cherry Cake. It’s a tasty dessert with ground almonds and sweet candied cherries. This recipe makes a moist, fluffy cake that will wow your loved ones.

Ingredients:

170g of butter at room temperature
140g of caster sugar
3 eggs
140g of self-raising flour
85g of ground almonds
75g of quartered candied cherries
115g of finely grated marzipan
Icing sugar for dusting

Method:

In a big bowl, mix the butter and sugar until they’re light and creamy.
Beat in the eggs one by one, making sure it’s well mixed each time.
Now, sift the flour and almonds over the mix. Fold it gently together.
Next, add the cherries and mix them in carefully.
Pour half the mix into a lined loaf tin.
Spread the marzipan on top evenly.
Then, top with the rest of the mix. Smooth it out.
Bake at 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4 for 45 minutes.
After that, cover with foil and bake for 25 more minutes, until it’s golden and risen.
Let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack.
When it’s totally cool, dust icing sugar on top.

Try this recipe and savor the mix of butter, sugar, eggs, flour, almonds, cherries, marzipan, and icing sugar. A slightly warm or room temp Marzipan Cherry Cake is an enticing treat. It’s a dish that everyone will love and want more of.

Tips and Variations

Make your Marzipan Cherry Cake even better with these tips. For more flavor, brush the layers with amaretto. This adds a hint of almond that goes well with marzipan.

To enhance the marzipan taste, mix a bit of almond extract into the icing. This step makes the cake richer and more flavorful.

Try using green food coloring for a special look. You can use this icing to make pretty vines and leaves. It makes the cake look magical.

Add more cherry flavor by topping the cake with Amarena cherries. They’re bold, red, and very cherry. They add a sweet and tart surprise to every slice.

Enjoy the Marzipan Cherry Cake on its own. Or make it even better by adding whipped cream. The mix of almonds and cherries is a delight for your senses.

FAQ

Can I substitute the cherries in the Marzipan Cherry Cake with another fruit?

Yes, you can use other fruits like raspberries, blueberries, or diced apples instead of cherries. Make sure to adjust amounts and pick fruits that go well with marzipan.

Can I make the Marzipan Cherry Cake ahead of time?

Yes, this cake can be made early. After it cools, wrap it up well and keep it at room temp for 2 days. For longer storage, freezing is fine. Just defrost in the fridge overnight before you eat.