Hungarian Sour Cherry Cake Recipe

May 16, 2023 Post a Comment

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Hungarian Sour Cherry Cake is a delicious and classic recipe that originate from the Central European country of Hungary. This traditional dessert is made with sweet and tart cherries, sugar, and a variety of spices. It is often served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, making it a great way to end any meal. Whether you are looking for a unique and flavorful dessert to make for a special occasion or just want to bring a little bit of Hungary into your kitchen, this is the perfect recipe.

Ingredients

4 cups sour cherries, pitted
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)

Instructions

Preparing the Cherries

Start by preparing the cherries. Rinse the cherries and remove the pits. In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, ½ cup of sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cherries are softened and the mixture is thick and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the cherry mixture cool.

Making the Cake

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set the dry ingredients aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and ½ cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until they are fully incorporated. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Spread half of the batter into the bottom of a greased 9-inch round cake pan and then top with the cooled cherry mixture. Spread the remaining batter over the top of the cherries and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving

Serve the Hungarian Sour Cherry Cake warm or at room temperature. It is delicious on its own, but can also be served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition

One serving of Hungarian Sour Cherry Cake contains 250 calories, 12 grams of fat, 7 grams of saturated fat, 35 milligrams of cholesterol, 135 milligrams of sodium, 35 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, and 3 grams of protein.