Lemon Cherry Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon Cherry Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1-3/4 cups sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1-1/4 cups whole milk; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 3-1/2 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups whole milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3-1/2 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

1
Pat cherries dry with paper towels; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
2
Pour into a greased
3
. Sprinkle with cherries. Bake at 375u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
4
For topping, in a bowl, beat cream cheese, lemon juice and peel until smooth. Beat in enough confectioners' sugar until mixture achieves desired consistency. Cut cake; top each piece with a dollop of topping.

1290

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries, 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1-3/4 cups sugar, 3 large eggs, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Lemon 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.

Lemon Cherry Cake

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