Delicious and Easy Cherry Cake Recipe

This cherry cake recipe is a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of cherries with a hint of almond flavor in a moist and fluffy cake. Perfect for any gathering or just a sweet indulgence at home.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup pitted and halved cherries
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in almond extract.
4. Gradually add flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
5. Gently fold in cherries and pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

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