Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of this saucy cherry cake. The moist cake is topped with a luscious cherry sauce that complements the rich vanilla flavors perfectly. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and top with the cherry pie filling.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Cherries are a good source of antioxidants and can help reduce inflammation in the body.
This saucy cherry cake recipe can be easily customized by using different types of fruit pie fillings.