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Cherry Almond Cake with Buttermilk

Cherry Almond Cake with Buttermilk: Your New Favorite Dessert

Discover the delightful Cherry Almond Cake with Buttermilk, blending sweet cherries and nutty almonds for a magical dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitutable with gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup buttermilk can substitute with regular milk mixed with vinegar
  • 1 cup tart cherries (fresh or frozen) juicy and tangy flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar turbinado sugar can be used for topping
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract for nutty flavor, can substitute with vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder essential leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and prepare your cake pan.
  2. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk until evenly mixed.
  4. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in almond extract and buttermilk.
  6. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in prepared cherries lightly tossed in flour.
  8. Pour batter into prepared cake pan. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and turbinado sugar before baking.
  9. Bake for approximately 55 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cherries are well-drained and flour them before folding into the batter. Consider doubling the recipe for larger gatherings.

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