Hungarian Cherry Cake Recipe

Name: Hungarian Cherry Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs; 3/4 cup softened sweet butter (1 1/2 sticks); 1/2 cup sugar; 3 eggs, separated; 1 cup unbleached flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 lb pitted cherries; Almond glaze; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 3 -4 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
3/4 cup softened sweet butter (1 1/2 sticks)
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 cup unbleached flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 lb pitted cherries
Almond glaze
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 -4 teaspoons water

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Butter a 10x4-inch tube pan and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
3
In a medium size bowl, beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
4
Add egg yolks and beat until light and fluffy.
5
Gradually beat in flour and salt.
6
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
7
On high speed, beat 1/4 cup sugar into whites, 2 tablespoons at a time, until they are stiff and glossy.
8
Gently fold beaten whites into batter.
9
Spread batter evenly in pan, top with cherries.
10
Bake at 350u00b0F for about 35-40 minutes.
11
or until cake is set and toothpick comes out clean.
12
Cool in pan for 5 minutes, loosen sides and remove from pan.
13
Cool completely on rack, drizzle cooled cake with almond glaze.
14
---Almond Glaze---.
15
Mix powdered sugar, almond extract and water (1 teaspoon at a time) until smooth and the consistency of a thin syrup.

780

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup softened sweet butter (1 1/2 sticks), 1/2 cup sugar, 3 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Hungarian Cherry 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.

Hungarian Cherry Cake

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