Sour Cherry Cake Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly easy yet sophisticated Sour Cherry Cake, a delightful twist on the classic Black Forest cake. This elegant dessert, featured in "Crowning Elegance" from Arie Crown Hebrew Day School in suburban Chicago, boasts a vibrant cherry flavor and melts-in-your-mouth texture. Best enjoyed fresh from the oven on the day it's baked (it might get soggy if covered). Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 1924.3 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 4.6 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sour Cherry Cake

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How to Make Sour Cherry Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the sour cherries.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

946g

Fat

65g

Carbs

110g