Description
A soft and buttery Cherry Crumble Cake layered with juicy cherries and topped with a golden brown sugar crumble. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, this comforting cake is ideal for dessert, brunch, or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240 g) all purpose flour, divided
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened and divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (300 g) pitted cherries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9 inch round cake pan.
- Cream 3/4 cup of the butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan.
- Toss cherries with lemon juice and the remaining 1/2 cup flour, then scatter evenly over the batter.
- In another bowl, mix remaining 1/4 cup butter, brown sugar, and remaining 1/2 cup flour until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the cherries.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Lightly flouring the cherries helps prevent them from sinking.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Frozen cherries can be used if thawed and drained well.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: cherry crumble cake, cherry cake, fruit crumble cake, cherry dessert, buttery crumble cake