Cherry Bars Recipe

Name: Cherry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups butter; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 lemons grated zest; 8 eggs; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 6 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 4 tablespoons cherry jam; 1 3/4 pounds cherries pitted; powdered sugar for dusting

Servings: persons

2 cups butter
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 lemons grated zest
8 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
6 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
4 tablespoons cherry jam
1 3/4 pounds cherries pitted
powdered sugar for dusting

1
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F. Grease a 12 x 15 inch cake pan and sprinkle with flour. Beat the butter, sugar, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until creamy. Beat in the lemon zest, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix the flour and baking powder together and stir in.
2
Spoon half the batter into the pan and smooth out. Drizzle with the jam. Spoon in the remaining batter and smooth out. Sprinkle with half the cherries. Bake for 20 mins. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining cherries and bake for another 15 mins, or until a skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool.
3
Cut into 24 squares and dust with powdered sugar.

1949

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

203

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups butter, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 lemons grated zest, and more.

Yes, Cherry Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Bars

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