Easy Cherry Cake with Fresh Cherries โ€“ French-Inspired ๐Ÿ’

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Atsuko
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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontiรจres

When cherry season arrives, this easy homemade cherry cake is always our go-to dessert. Inspired by a French-style gรขteau aux cerises, it combines the natural sweetness of fresh cherries with a soft, buttery crumb. Simple to make and absolutely delicious!๐Ÿ˜‹
Expense
๐Ÿ’ต
Preparation
20 mins
Baking time
40 mins
Rest Time

Ingredients

Cooking time: Approximately 60 minutes
Ingredients:

For 4 people

  • 200g of Cherry
  • 80g of Butter
  • 3 Eggs
  • 100g of Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Sugar or Vanilla Extract
  • 80g of Flour
  • 125ml of Milk
  • 1 teaspoon of Dry Yeast
  • 20g of Almond Slices (if available)
How to make it:

1/ Preparing the Cherries: Wash the cherries, remove the stems, and pit them using a straw or by cutting them in half and removing the seeds.

 

2/ Softening the Butter: Melt the butter slightly in the microwave to soften it.

3/ Whisking the Eggs and Sugar: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar until well combined.

4/ Incorporating the Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and milk while mixing to create a smooth batter.
5/ Adding Butter and Yeast: Pour in the melted butter and dry yeast, then mix again until fully incorporated.

6/ Adding the Cherries: Gently fold in the cherries.

7/ Preparing the Cake Mold: Grease a 20cm cake mold with butter (not listed in ingredients) and pour in the batter.

8/ Topping and Baking: Sprinkle sliced almonds on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 180ยฐC for 35 to 40 minutes.


9/ Cooling and Serving: Once baked, let the cake cool slightly before removing it from the mold and transferring it to a plate.

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โญ๏ธTips to Make Your Cherry Cake Even Betterโญ๏ธ

โญ๏ธ Sweet Finish: Dust with powdered sugar or add a generous dollop of whipped creamโ€”because who doesnโ€™t love a little extra indulgence? ๐Ÿ˜‹

โญ๏ธ Cherry Pitting Hack:Use a stainless steel straw to pop out those pitsโ€”itโ€™s quick, clean, and way more effective than a floppy plastic one!

โญ๏ธ Pan Size Matters: A 20 cm (8-inch) round cake mold works best for this recipe. Not too big, not too smallโ€”just right!

โญ๏ธ Baking Time Watch: Ovens can be quirky! โฒ๏ธ Keep an eye on the cake during the last 10 minutes and test with a skewerโ€”it should come out clean when itโ€™s ready.

โญ๏ธ Perfect Pairing: Serve it with your afternoon tea or coffee โ˜•, or keep it light as a fruity dessert after dinner. Either way, itโ€™s a treat! ๐Ÿ’

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Founder of @Umami Sans Frontiรจres

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