Cherry Bakewell Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 7
Indulgent Cherry Bakewell cake perfect for any occasion
in Cake

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

7 ounces butter , well softened , plus extra for greasing
7 ounces superfine sugar
4 ounces ground almonds
4 ounces all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon almond essence
4 large eggs
6 ounces black cherry all-fruit spread
6 ounces confectioners ' sugar
6 teaspoons water or 6 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sliced almonds , toasted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
470
Sugar
40g
Fat
27g
Cherry Bakewell Cake is a delicious and indulgent cake that is perfect for any occasion. This cake is a British classic and is made up of a light, fluffy almond sponge filled with a layer of black cherry all-fruit spread and topped with a sweet glaze and toasted sliced almonds. The combination of almond and cherry flavors is a match made in heaven and this cake is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and line two 8-inch cake tins with parchment paper.
2.In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3.Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating until well combined.
4.Mix in the ground almonds, flour, baking powder, and almond extract until well combined.
5.Divide the mixture evenly between the two prepared cake tins and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6.Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7.Once the cakes are cool, spread half of the black cherry all-fruit spread over one of the cakes and top with the second cake. Spread the remaining cherry fruit spread over the top of the cake.
8.In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and water or lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake and sprinkle with the toasted sliced almonds.

PROS

This cake is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any occasion.
The combination of almond and cherry flavors is delicious and the cake is moist and fluffy.

CONS

This cake contains a high amount of sugar and butter, making it high in calories.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this cake is not particularly healthy, it does contain ground almonds which are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein. Almonds have also been shown to lower blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.