Delicious Cherry-Glazed Sponge Cake Recipe

Indulge in the light and fluffy texture of this sponge cake topped with a glossy cherry glaze. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion and will have your guests coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 can cherry pie filling

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
4. Fold in flour mixture, then mix in milk and melted butter until smooth.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cake is completely cooled, spread cherry pie filling over the top as a glaze.
8. Slice and serve the cherry-glazed sponge cake with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

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