CHERRY-ALMOND UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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Cherries have a natural affinity with almonds; here they unite in a delicious upside-down cake. From Eating Well magazine.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 cups tart cherries, pitted (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons kirsch or 2 tablespoons brandy
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup sifted cake flour
1/2 cup whole unblanched almond, toasted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
2/3 cup sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • To make topping: Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray. Toss cherries with sugar, kirsch (or brandy) and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Spoon into the prepared pan, arranging the cherries in a single layer; set aside.
  • To make cake: Combine flour, almonds, baking powder and salt in a food processor or blender; process until the almonds are ground to a fine meal.
  • Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1/3 cup sugar, continuing until stiff and glossy. Beat whole eggs and the remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a separate mixing bowl with an electric mixer until thickened and pale, about 5 minutes. Blend in vanilla.
  • Whisk one-quarter of the beaten egg whites into the whole-egg mixture. Sprinkle half of the flour mixture over the top and fold with a rubber spatula until just blended. Fold in the remaining beaten whites, then the remaining flour mixture.
  • Spread the batter over the cherries in the prepared pan and bake until the top springs back when touched lightly and a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a cake plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ashton roberts
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries and almonds added a nice touch.


Josie Siddall
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This cake is delicious! The cherries and almonds add a wonderful flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Afzal Jutt
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Heather Cowles
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This cake is so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I used fresh cherries and they were amazing. The cake was moist and the almonds added a nice crunch.


Nyasha Mupombwa
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries and almonds added a nice touch.


Muhmmad Sufiyan
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This cake is delicious! The cherries and almonds add a wonderful flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nazim Boualem
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Muhamad
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This cake is so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I used fresh cherries and they were amazing. The cake was moist and the almonds added a nice crunch.


Eshan Shashmika
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries and almonds added a nice touch.


Firoj Khan
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This cake is delicious! The cherries and almonds add a wonderful flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Brandon Hannah
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Taibesi Always
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This cake is so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I used fresh cherries and they were amazing. The cake was moist and the almonds added a nice crunch.


Yesica Martinez
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries and almonds added a nice touch.


Irfanmalik
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This cake is delicious! The cherries and almonds add a wonderful flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


GM khan
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Sukhwinder Kaur
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This cake is so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I used fresh cherries and they were amazing. The cake was moist and the almonds added a nice crunch.


Yarelis Peña Zúñiga
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries and almonds added a nice touch.


Zekarais
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The cherries and almonds added a wonderful flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.