Delicious Sheet Cake with Tart Sour Cherries

Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors with this sour cherry sheet cake recipe. The soft and moist cake is topped with a generous layer of sour cherries, creating a delightful dessert that is sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups pitted sour cherries, fresh or frozen
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, and mix until well combined.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
7. In a small saucepan, combine the sour cherries, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
8. Spread the cherry mixture over the cake batter in the pan.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool before serving. Enjoy!

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