Cherry-Almond Cake Recipe

Name: Cherry-Almond Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 3 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened; 3 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese; 2 tablespoons almond paste; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup 1% low-fat milk; Cooking spray; 2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 (14.5-ounce) can pitted tart red cherries in water, drained; 1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese
2 tablespoons almond paste
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg
1/3 cup 1% low-fat milk
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 (14.5-ounce) can pitted tart red cherries in water, drained
1 teaspoon powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cloves in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine 2/3 cup granulated sugar and next 5 ingredients (2/3 cup granulated sugar through egg) in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until blended.
3
Add flour mixture and milk alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Pour batter into a 9-inch round cake pan coated with cooking spray.
4
Combine almonds and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; sprinkle over batter. Arrange cherries on top. Bake at 350u00b0 for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Sift powdered sugar over top of cake.

536

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Cherry-Almond Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry-Almond Cake

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