Easy Cherry Cake with Fresh Cherries – French-Inspired 🍒

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Atsuko
Cherry cake cherry
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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

When cherry season arrives, this easy homemade cherry cake is always our go-to dessert. Inspired by a French-style gâteau aux cerises, it combines the natural sweetness of fresh cherries with a soft, buttery crumb. Simple to make and absolutely delicious!😋
Expense
💵
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 180°C 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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⭐️Tips to Make Your Cherry Cake Even Better⭐️

⭐️ Sweet Finish: Dust with powdered sugar or add a generous dollop of whipped cream—because who doesn’t love a little extra indulgence? 😋

⭐️ Cherry Pitting Hack:Use a stainless steel straw to pop out those pits—it’s quick, clean, and way more effective than a floppy plastic one!

⭐️ Pan Size Matters: A 20 cm (8-inch) round cake mold works best for this recipe. Not too big, not too small—just right!

⭐️ Baking Time Watch: Ovens can be quirky! ⏲️ Keep an eye on the cake during the last 10 minutes and test with a skewer—it should come out clean when it’s ready.

⭐️ Perfect Pairing: Serve it with your afternoon tea or coffee ☕, or keep it light as a fruity dessert after dinner. Either way, it’s a treat! 🍒

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