Cherry Cake, 1St Prize Winner

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
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A classic, tender bundt cake bursting with sweet candied cherries and toasted almonds.
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Cherry Cake, 1St Prize Winner

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 1399.5

Description

This award-winning cherry cake is a timeless dessert that delivers moist, tender crumb and rich flavor. The combination of bright red candied cherries and crunchy slivered almonds creates a delightful texture contrast in every bite. Infused with vanilla and almond extracts, the cake offers a complex, aromatic sweetness that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea. It is an excellent choice for holiday gatherings, family celebrations, or simply when you crave a comforting homemade treat. The recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a sophisticated result that looks impressive on any dessert table. Allow it to rest for a day or two to let the flavors meld and deepen.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300&# 194;°F (150ðC).
  2. In a small bowl, toss the candied cherries and slivered almonds with 1/2 cup of the flour until well coated. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  6. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
  7. Alternately add the dry flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix gently until just combined.
  8. Fold in the reserved flour-coated cherries and almonds until evenly distributed.
  9. Generously grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is firm to the touch.
  11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  12. Invert the cake onto the rack to cool completely.
  13. For best flavor, wrap the cooled cake in foil and refrigerate for a day or two before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1399.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 68.8g106%
Saturated Fat 17.9g90%
Cholesterol 373.4mg125%
Sodium 6673.1mg279%
Total Carbohydrate 169.3g57%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
Sugars 63.8g
Protein 30.0g60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cherry, cake, bundt, dessert, almonds, baking, vanilla, almond extract, sweet, holiday, celebration, moist, tender, homemade, comfort food, tea time, brunch
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