CHERRY-VANILLA TEA CAKE WITH VANILLA SUGAR

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Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Cherry     Vanilla     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 cup canned pitted sweet cherries, halved, drained
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter and flour 10-inch springform pan. Sift first 5 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and 1 cup sugar in large bowl until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract. Transfer 2 tablespoons dry ingredients to small bowl. On low speed, beat half of remaining dry ingredients into butter mixture, then mix in sour cream and lemon peel. Beat in remaining half of dry ingredients. Mix cherries into reserved 2 tablespoons dry ingredients; fold cherries into batter.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan; smooth top with spoon. Bake until tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Transfer cake to rack and cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, using small sharp knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean into small bowl. Mix in 1 tablespoon sugar, rubbing with fingertips to distribute seeds. Add powdered sugar and rub again.
  • Sift vanilla sugar over hot cake and cool. Cut around pan sides to loosen cake; remove pan sides. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.)

Amna Rai
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This cake was delicious! The cherry and vanilla flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Moazam Mustafa
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This cake was a bit dry, but the cherry and vanilla flavors were still delicious. I think it could have used more butter or oil in the batter.


Nico M yt
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly.


Marty Blawd
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge success! All the kids loved it, and I even had some adults asking for the recipe.


Butch Fowler
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This cake was delicious! The cherry and vanilla flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Megan / Zeandré Francis
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think it would be perfect for a special occasion.


Nayem Gaming
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I'm not a big fan of cherry desserts, but I really enjoyed this cake. The vanilla sugar mellowed out the tartness of the cherries, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful.


Bluebuddy10
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The cherry and vanilla flavors were delicious together, and the cake was moist and fluffy.


Jasoon Imran
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Qiqa Matiwane
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This cake was delicious! The cherry and vanilla flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Zameer 786
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I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think it could have used more butter or oil in the batter.


Shankar Marsainee
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. They said it was the best cake they've ever had.


Shameem Vai
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that it's not too heavy, so it's perfect for an afternoon snack or dessert.


Md Shobo
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The vanilla sugar gave it a lovely golden color, and the cherries added a pop of color and flavor. It was a perfect dessert for a summer party.


Tahir Jatoi
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I'm not usually a fan of cherry desserts, but this cake was surprisingly delicious! The vanilla sugar really mellowed out the tartness of the cherries, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Yohan Tharuka
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I made this cake for my wife's birthday, and it was a huge success! She loved the delicate cherry flavor and the moist, tender crumb. It was a perfect way to celebrate her special day.


Kaylen Plunkett
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This cake was a hit at my tea party! The cherry and vanilla flavors were perfectly balanced, and the vanilla sugar added a touch of elegance. It was moist and fluffy, and everyone loved it.