How To Make Dried Cherry Cake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a small bowl, pour boiling water over dried cherries and let them soak for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
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Gently fold in the dried cherries.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 384kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 90mg
- Sodium : 140mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 60g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 35g
- Protein : 5g
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