Cherry Almond Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Cherry Almond Cake recipe combines the delightful flavors of sweet cherries and nutty almonds in a moist, tender cake. It’s perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat any day of the week.

The cake recipe is simple to follow and requires basic baking skills, making it accessible for both novice and experienced bakers.

Delicious Cherry Almond Cake

This Cherry Almond Cake features a rich almond-flavored batter studded with juicy cherries, creating a deliciously moist cake. It takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
1/2 cup sliced almonds for topping
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Extract: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in Cherries: Gently fold in the halved cherries, being careful not to overmix.
Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.