Luscious Tart Cherry Almond Cake
Luscious Tart Cherry Almond Cake
ingredients
- 2 cups tart cherries, pitted
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup sliced almondsFor the almond glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3.
In a separate 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 almond extract.
- 4.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5.
Gently fold in the tart cherries and sliced almonds, reserving a few cherries for garnish.
- 6.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7.
Meanwhile, prepare the almond glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth.
- 8.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9.
Once cooled, drizzle the almond glaze over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Garnish with the reserved tart cherries.
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