Simple Dinners

Cherry Almond Cake

My fresh Cherry Almond Cake is a deliciously light and moist cake. It is a simple baked treat that is filled with the flavor of fresh cherries and sliced almonds.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook1 hr
  • Total1 hr 10 min
  • Makes8 slices
  • Calories425
Cherry Almond Cake

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 356 F | 180 C. Grease a 9 inch springform with butter and place parchment paper at the bottom.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk all together.

  3. 3

    In a big jar, crack eggs and beat lightly. Add milk, oil and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.

  4. 4

    Pour milk mixture into the flour bowl. Combine all together to get a cake batter.

  5. 5

    Transfer batter in the springform. Place springform on a baking tray.

  6. 6

    Top batter with cherries, sprinkle half of the sugar then add almonds. Sprinkle the rest of the sugar on the almonds.

  7. 7

    Place in the middle of the oven and bake for 60 minutes.

  8. 8

    To be sure that the cake is cooked, insert a skewer in the middle. Cake is cooked when the skewer comes out clean.

  9. 9

    Allow the cake to cool down completely before serving.

  10. 10

    Serve with some icing sugar.

Notes

Other add ins you could use: Cinnamon, cream cheese, chocolate chips Fruit alternative: blueberry, peach and rhubarb How to store leftovers: Place in an airtight container and store on the counter for up to 1 week. How to freeze: Not recommended.

Per serving

  • Carbs60 g
  • Protein9 g
  • Fat18 g
  • Fiber3 g

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