Cherry Cake
A delightful cherry cake featuring moist layers of cake and rich cherry filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh cherries pitted
- 1 cup cherry preserves
- 2 cups whipped cream for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the fresh cherries gently to avoid breaking them.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 1g