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Cherry Almond Cake with Buttermilk for a Cozy Dessert Delight

This Cherry Almond Cake combines sweet cherries and nutty almonds for a delightful treat that is easy to bake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use 1:1 gluten-free blend for gluten-free version
  • 1 cup buttermilk Substitute with regular milk or non-dairy alternative if necessary
  • 1 cup sugar Turbinado sugar adds nice crunch
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract Vanilla extract can be an alternative
  • 2 large eggs
For the Cherry Filling
  • 1 cup tart cherries Frozen or fresh; fresh cherries should be pitted and chopped
For the Crunchy Topping
  • ½ cup chopped almonds Can be omitted for a nut-free option

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with light greasing or parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt until blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of buttermilk, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of almond extract until well combined.
  4. Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of pitted and chopped tart cherries and ½ cup of chopped almonds.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top evenly.
  7. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes.
  9. Carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Toss cherries in a teaspoon of flour before adding to prevent sinking during baking. If using frozen cherries, no need to thaw; adjust baking time as needed.