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Cherry Bundt Cake with Almond Glaze

Cherry Bundt Cake with Almond Glaze

This Cherry Bundt Cake with Almond Glaze combines moist cake with fresh cherries and a sweet glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh pitted cherries, halved
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy; gradually add sugar.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with creamed mixture alternately with milk until just mixed.
  6. Gently fold in cherries.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Customize the cake by using frozen cherries or adding lemon zest for a citrus twist. Store tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to five days.

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