A traditional cake with cherries following a grandmother’s recipe would typically be a simple yet delightful treat, filled with nostalgia and homely flavors. Here’s a classic recipe that might remind you of something your grandmother would make:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a square baking dish.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the cherries gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
This cake is simple, moist, and full of juicy cherries, making it a perfect nostalgic treat. Enjoy!
