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Sweet Cherry Almond Cake

A delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of cherries with the rich flavor of almonds, creating a fluffy and visually appealing cake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 295
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted and chopped Fresh or frozen cherries can be used.
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Can be substituted with margarine.
  • 3 pieces eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with a little butter, then line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar
  1. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Extracts
  1. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each one is well incorporated. Then, mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the Cherries
  1. Gently fold in the chopped sweet cherries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Bake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool
  1. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Can be frozen for up to three months.