Description
A delicious cherry dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Rinse and pit the cherries, then toss them with half a cup of sugar in a mixing bowl until coated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, remaining sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Gradually stir in milk and melted butter until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the greased dish. Spread the sugared cherries evenly over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of almond extract.
- This dessert is best served warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg