Hello everyone– I’m usually a stack it tall layer cake kind of baker. But when summer comes around and all those berries and cherries are just waiting at the market, a simple fruity cake is perfect- sweet but not too heavy. And, of course, accompanied by ice cream, the official summer food.
CHERRY CAKE
3 cups cherries, pitted & cut in half (a little more than a pound)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. amaretto
1 egg
1 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 cup milk
sugar to sprinkle on top
Here’s my trusty rusty olive pitter, a friend gave me back when we lived in Spain– works like a cherry pitter who can get around here… (or just use a knife).
Prepare the cherries by pitting them and cutting them in half.
In a mixing bowl stir up the sugar, oil, vanilla, amaretto and egg. Then mix in the flour, baking powder, salt and milk. Finally fold in the cherries.
Spoon the batter into a tart pan (or a 9″ cake pan) that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle the top liberally with white sugar.
Pop it into a 375 degree oven for 25 to 35 minutes (depending on which type of pan you use)– and cook until it’s golden on top and firm to the touch.
It’s lovely warm for breakfast or dessert– and, of course, best with whipped cream or ice cream on the plate!
Great job! I am posting about mine later this evening. May the best win 😉 I am just kidding of course:)
I’m looking forward to seeing your cake!! All your posts are so beautiful.
That looks gorgeous! And served with ice-cream… Yum!!! 😀 ❤
Thanks Marissa– It’s simple and just sweet enough– we loved it.
That really does look like summer food, bursting with juicy and easy pleasure x
Cherries are so good here now– thanks Deena.
thanks Deena– cherries really are good here now.
I just saw Stephane’s and now your cherry cake. I love cherries, can never get enough of them. This looks absolutely delicious.
Thanks Suzanne– Which blog is Stephanie’s?? Do I need to look at it?
This looks like a winner! It sounds so good. I love the fruity desserts in the summer. Makes the heat bearable, right?!
Hey thanks Daisiy– yep, all the summer fruits are spilling over at the market right now. I’m overdosing on blueberries too. Hope you’re enjoying the summer!
I just received cherries from my parents’ tree! Yeahh!
A lovely cherry recipe cake to make. I love it! ☺️
Cherry tree! That sounds marvelous– I’ll bet they taste better than our store bought cherries! Happy Summer Sophie!
Thanks, sweet Rhonda! x
Got my cherries today!!! Baking the cake tonight! I’ll let you know how it turns out!!!!
Andi– you are such a great cook. I’d like to come over to your house and snoopy through your recipes!! Hope the cake comes out just fine…
Oh my….I do,hate to brag! But my cake turned out WONDERFULLY!! I loved it! ! But then cherries are my favorite fruit, slightly ahead of coconut and pineapples!!!!! I couldn’t wait for it to cool! Ate it warm, only allowing it to cool for a few minutes! Thank you for yet another great recipe!!!! I’m going to bake another one tomorrow and take it to a 🇺🇸❤🇺🇸 4th of July 🇺🇸❤🇺🇸 breakfast.
So glad Andi!! Fourth of July breakfast?? a little early for fireworks! But anywhere you are is a party. I’m sure it will be fun! Happy 4th to you and Keith!