Best 10 Easy Cherry Almond Cake Recipes

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When it comes to baking, there are some classics that never go out of style. Cherry almond cake is one of those desserts. It is a moist and flavorful cake with a sweet cherry filling and an almond streusel topping. It's perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special celebration. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great choice for bakers of all levels. So grab your mixing bowl and preheat your oven, because it's time to indulge in a slice of this delightful treat!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND CHERRY CAKE



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Moist, light cake, full of almond flavor. The cherries are just a bonus. Simple to make and unique in taste. One of my favorites.

Provided by Shiran

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup (1 stick/115 g) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup (100 g/3.5 oz) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (70 g/2.5 oz) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup almond flour*
25 cherries
powdered sugar (, to sprinkle on top (optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F/160C. Butter an 8x8-inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl sift together all-purpose flour and baking powder. Add almond flour and mix. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and sugar for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract. Don't worry if the batter looks a bit curdled. On low speed, add flour mixture and beat just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Spread the batter into prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Arrange cherries on top of the batter.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack. Sprinkle the top with powdered sugar, if you like.

CHERRY ALMOND CAKE



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My Fresh Cherry Almond Cake is a deliciously light and moist cake. It is a simple baked treat that is filled with the flavor of fresh cherries and sliced almonds. This Easy Cherry Almond Cake recipe can be prepared in minutes so is perfect for serving up any time you fancy a sweet treat.

Provided by Julia

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, medium
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Cups Cherries, pitted
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 356 F | 180 C. Grease a 9 inch springform with butter and place parchment paper at the bottom.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk all together.In a big jar, crack eggs and beat lightly. Add milk, oil and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour milk mixture into the flour bowl. Combine all together to get a cake batter.
  • Transfer batter in the springform. Place springform on a baking tray.
  • Top batter with cherries, sprinkle half of the sugar then add almonds. Sprinkle the rest of the sugar on the almonds.
  • Place in the middle of the oven and bake for 60 minutes.
  • To be sure that the cake is cooked, insert a skewer in the middle. Cake is cooked when the skewer comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool down completely before serving.
  • Serve with some icing sugar.

CHERRY AND ALMOND CAKE



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Cherry and Almond Cake

Provided by voice1

Time 1h

Yield Makes Cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

175 grams butter
175 grams caster sugar
2 teaspoons almond essence
3 eggs - beaten
75 grams flaked almonds
1 lemon - grated rind
100 grams plain flour
100 grams self raising flour
200 grams Opies cocktail cherries - well drained and cut in half
Icing sugar

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 160C/ 325F/ Gas 3.
  • Line a 20cm deep cake tin with greased non-stick baking paper.
  • Place the cherry halves in a small bowl and coat with 1tbs of the flour. Put to one side.
  • Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl and cream together.
  • Add the almond essence and then gradually add the eggs, beating well in between each addition.
  • Stir in 60g of flaked almonds and the lemon rind.
  • Fold in both flours and then gently fold in the cherries.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface.
  • Sprinkle the remaining almonds over the surface and then bake for approximately 1 hour 10 minutes until golden.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.

CHERRY-ALMOND COFFEE CAKE



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Every Christmas morning, I bake a coffee cake that's rich and creamy like a cheesecake. My family loves cherries on top, but make it yours with any kind of fruit preserves. -Sue Torn, Germantown, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar, divided
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup cherry preserves
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and 3/4 cup sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping. Add baking powder, baking soda and salt to remaining crumb mixture. Stir in sour cream, 1 egg and the extract until blended., Spread onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Add remaining egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into pan; spoon preserves over top. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and almonds., Bake until top is golden brown, 50-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

WARM ALMOND-CHERRY CAKE



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Frozen cherries become juicy and intense when baked into this tender cake. Your freezer aisle is the best place to savor summer fruit any time of year. Frozen blueberries, blackberries, raspberries -- or a combination thereof -- would work well in this recipe if you can't find cherries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pie plate
1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pie plate
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 bag (12 ounces) frozen cherries, thawed and dried
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate (4-cup capacity); set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in almond extract. With mixer on low, blend in flour mixture (do not overmix).
  • Transfer batter to prepared pie plate; scatter cherries and almonds on top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

CHERRY ALMOND POUND CAKE



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The abundance of cherries and the flavor of almond in this recipe are so teasing to the taste-buds.

Provided by Randy

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package cherry chip cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 eggs
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a bundt or tube pan.
  • Combine the cake mix, pie filling, almond extract, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly by hand until well moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool on rack for 15 minutes; invert cooled cake onto serving plate. Cool completely.
  • Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract in a small bowl. Add drops of water until glaze is drizzling consistency. Spoon glaze over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 194 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

CHERRY-ALMOND POUND CAKE



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This recipe uses dried cherries, which adds lots of chewy flavor, while almond paste guarantees a moist cake. You can use amaretto in place of the orange juice in both the batter and glaze.-Myrna Tycholaz, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup orange juice
1-1/4 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup (4 ounces) almond paste
2-1/2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring cherries and orange juice to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, cream the butter, almond paste and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in the cherry mixture. , Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm cake. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY CHERRY CAKE



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Cherry cakes are one of the most popular cakes sold by baking experts, the WI. This one will be a guaranteed hit at any cake sale

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 1h35m

Yield Cuts into 8-10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 10

200g butter , softened
200g golden caster sugar
4 eggs
½ tsp almond extract
175g self-raising flour
85g ground almonds
½ tsp baking powder
300g glacé cherries
100ml milk
2 tbsp flaked almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Line the base and sides of a 20cm deep cake tin. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs, one by one. Fold in the almond extract, flour, ground almonds and baking powder, followed by the cherries and milk.
  • Scrape into the prepared tin, scatter over the flaked almonds, then bake for 1 hr-1 hr 15 mins. Cool the cake in its tin before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 70 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 53 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.83 milligram of sodium

CHERRY-ALMOND SKILLET CAKE



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Ready in under an hour, this skillet cake includes sweet cherries and sliced almonds.

Provided by Bree Hester

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Grated peel of 1 lemon
3 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups Cascadian Farm® organic frozen sweet cherries
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons white sanding sugar or coarse sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch cast-iron skillet with shortening or butter.
  • In large bowl, mix granulated sugar and lemon peel. Add eggs, one at a time, beating with whisk after each addition. Stir in flour and salt. Add melted butter, vanilla and almond extract; stir with whisk until combined.
  • Pour batter into skillet. Spoon cherries evenly over batter. Sprinkle with almonds and sanding sugar.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

ALMOND CHERRY TRES LECHES CAKE



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This homemade dessert is as easy as uno, dos, TRES thanks to dessert essentials like canned sweetened condensed milk, canned evaporated milk and canned cherries.

Provided by Cans Get You Cooking®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Cans Get You Cooking®

Time 2h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
5 large eggs large eggs
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 (14.5 ounce) can pitted cherries in syrup, thoroughly drained
¼ cup heavy cream
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 ½ cups heavy cream, chilled
4 tablespoons powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9- by 13-inch cake pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on high until it turns pale yellow. Mix in the eggs and almond extract. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined - avoid over-mixing. Fold in drained cherries. Pour into the prepared pan and evenly spread the batter out.
  • Bake until the cake is has cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool slightly, then pierce the surface of the cake with a fork several times, especially the edges.
  • Combine the heavy cream, evaporated milk and condensed milk in a small bowl or pitcher. Drizzle the milk mixture over the top and allow the cake to sit and absorb the milk mixture.
  • For the icing: Whip heavy cream until slightly fluffy, then add sugar and almond extract. Spread it evenly over the top of the soaked cake. Top with toasted almonds.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 275.2 mg, Sugar 44.5 g

Tips for Baking a Cherry Almond Cake:

  • Fresh Cherries: Use fresh cherries for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain them before incorporating them into the batter.
  • Cherry Pitting: Use a cherry pitter to easily remove the pits from the cherries. This tool can save time and prevent frustration.
  • Almond Flour: Ensure that you use finely ground almond flour for a smooth and consistent batter. If using whole almonds, grind them into a fine powder using a food processor or blender.
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Bring your butter, eggs, and yogurt to room temperature before mixing them into the batter. This ensures that all ingredients blend smoothly and evenly.
  • Creaming Butter and Sugar: Creaming butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is crucial for achieving a tender and moist cake. Use an electric mixer or stand mixer for best results.
  • Folding in Dry Ingredients: When adding the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, use a gentle folding motion to prevent overmixing. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense cake.
  • Pan Preparation: Grease and flour your baking pan thoroughly to ensure the cake doesn't stick. You can also use parchment paper for a hassle-free release.
  • Baking Time: Baking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of your baking pan. Start checking the cake a few minutes before the recommended time to prevent overbaking.
  • Cooling and Frosting: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This helps the cake set properly and prevents the frosting from melting.

    Conclusion:

    This cherry almond cake is a delightful treat that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of cherries with the nutty richness of almonds. By following the tips and instructions provided in this recipe, you can create a moist, tender, and flavorful cake that is sure to impress your family and friends. With its vibrant color and delicious taste, this cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special celebration or a cozy afternoon tea. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create this exceptional cherry almond cake. Enjoy the baking process and savor every bite of this delectable dessert!
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