Cherry Vanilla Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This Cherry Vanilla Cake recipe combines the delightful flavors of sweet cherries and rich vanilla in a moist, fluffy cake. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress.

The recipe is simple and uses basic baking techniques, making it accessible for bakers of all levels. You can enjoy it as is or add a layer of frosting for an extra touch.

Delicious Cherry Vanilla Cake Recipe

This cake features a tender vanilla base studded with juicy cherries, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Fold in Cherries: Gently fold in the halved cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in 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 to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.