Streusel Cherry Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups pitted cherries

Streusel Topping:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until just combined. Stir in milk, then add remaining flour mixture and beat until just combined.
5. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish. Scatter the cherries on top of the batter.
6. Make the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the cherries.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional).

Verdict:

This Streusel Cherry Cake is a classic dessert that everyone will love. It’s not too sweet and has a perfect balance of tartness from the cherries. The streusel topping adds a delicious crunch to the cake. It’s best served warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Serving Suggestions:

• Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
• Serve with a cup of coffee or tea.
• Enjoy as a dessert or for brunch.