The Easiest Cherry Cake Recipe Ever
The Easiest Cherry Cake Recipe Ever is a quick, no-fuss dessert made with pantry staples and juicy cherries. Moist, fluffy, and flavorful, it’s perfect for any occasion and ready in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned), pitted and halved
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8- or 9-inch round or square cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in oil (or melted butter), milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- Gently fold in most of the cherries, reserving a few for topping.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Arrange reserved cherries on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Toss cherries in a little flour to prevent sinking.
- Do not thaw frozen cherries before using.
- Sweet or tart cherries can be used depending on flavor preference.
- Try adding almond extract or lemon zest for flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
