Cherry cake was traditionaly made in countries of former Yugoslavia. For me this is one of those that makes your day and elicit a smile to your face. When I was a little girl my mom made it almost every week and I still enjoy it like first time. It seems ordinarily but simplicity is what makes this cake so stunning. Eggs, flour, sugar and cherries are almost all you need for the perfect bite of this traditional everyday dessert. Cherry cake is very simple to make, you just need to mix the ingredients and bake it. Don’t even have to cool it – serve directly from the oven.
PrintCherry Cake
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
Description
This traditional Balkan Cherry Cake is a simple yet stunning dessert made with eggs, flour, sugar, and cherries. Serve it hot, straight from the oven, for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 and 2/3 cup (330g) sugar
- 5/6 cup (200ml) vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup and 3 tbsp (100ml) milk
- 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
- 1 and 2/3 cup (310g) all-purpose flour
- Fresh or frozen unboned cherries, as needed
- Icing sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Line a 35x25cm baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Gradually add the vegetable oil and milk, continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the baking powder and all-purpose flour.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, whisking until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly.
- Evenly distribute the cherries over the top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Sprinkle with icing sugar before serving.
Notes
This cake can be served hot directly from the oven, making it a perfect quick dessert option. If using frozen cherries, there’s no need to thaw them before adding to the batter. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness. You can substitute the cherries with other berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Balkan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55
Really good, never made it before but it turned out really well.
What a great cake, love cherries and right in time!
I absolutely adore cherries – and this turned out prefectly.
Is it possible to use half the amount of sugar used in the recipe?
When I bought it, it wasn’t what I expected you know. I wanted something soft and gentle in but instead it rubbed me in the wrong way if you know what I mean
I love cherries in any form, but this is beautiful, elegant and a easy/quick way to incorporate one of my favorite fruits into something I could see as much for breakfast as a dessert!