Cherry Almond Tea Cake
Cherry Almond Tea Cake is a delightful dessert that transports you to a charming café with every bite. This moist cake, infused with the vibrant flavors of fresh cherries and nutty almond extract, is perfect for any occasion—be it brunch, family gatherings, or a simple afternoon treat. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, it will have your guests asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup milk (whole)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time; add almond extract.
- Mix flour and baking powder in a separate bowl; gradually add alternately with milk to the batter.
- Gently fold in cherries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, substitute fresh cherries with raspberries or blueberries. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week. - To reheat, microwave a slice for 10-15 seconds.