Recipe For Cherry Bakewell Cake

Cherry bakewell cake The Great British Bake Off The Great British from thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk

Are you looking for a sweet and satisfying treat that will wow your taste buds? Look no further than this recipe for cherry bakewell cake! This delightful dessert takes the classic flavors of a bakewell tart and transforms them into a moist and decadent cake that is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup cherry jam
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray or butter and flour.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and almond flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until everything is combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula. Spoon the cherry jam over the top and swirl it into the batter with a knife.
Sprinkle the slivered almonds over the top of the cake and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

One slice of cherry bakewell cake (assuming 10 slices per cake) contains approximately:

Calories: 460
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 57g
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 125mg
Sodium: 270mg
Potassium: 170mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 35g
Vitamin A: 750IU
Calcium: 100mg
Iron: 2mg

Cooking Time:

This cherry bakewell cake takes approximately 45 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to bake, for a total cooking time of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Equipment:

9-inch cake pan
Mixing bowls
Whisk or electric mixer
Spatula
Knife
Wire rack

Serving Suggestions:

This cherry bakewell cake is delicious on its own, but can also be served with a variety of toppings or accompaniments. Some ideas include:

Whipped cream or whipped coconut cream
Vanilla ice cream
Fresh berries
Candied almonds
Drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce

Variations:

While this cherry bakewell cake is delicious as-is, there are a few variations you can try to mix things up:

Use raspberry or strawberry jam instead of cherry jam
Add a teaspoon of almond extract for extra almond flavor
Top with a glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract
Make the cake in a bundt pan for a more elegant presentation

Substitutions:

If you don’t have all of the ingredients on hand, here are a few substitutions you can try:

Use salted butter instead of unsalted butter, but reduce the amount of salt in the recipe accordingly
Substitute coconut sugar or brown sugar for granulated sugar
Use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version of the cake
Swap out the cherry jam for your favorite flavor of preserves or jam

Storage:

This cherry bakewell cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Tips:

Here are a few tips to ensure that your cherry bakewell cake comes out perfectly:

Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature before you begin mixing it with the sugar
Be careful not to overmix the batter once you’ve added the dry ingredients, as this can result in a tough cake
If you’re having trouble getting the cherry jam to swirl into the batter, you can try warming it up in the microwave for a few seconds to make it more spreadable

Notes:

This recipe for cherry bakewell cake was adapted from a recipe by Sally’s Baking Addiction.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Here are a few common questions and answers about making cherry bakewell cake:

Can I use frozen cherries instead of cherry jam?

While you could use frozen cherries in this recipe, it would require a different method of preparation than using cherry jam. Instead of swirling the cherries into the batter, you would need to thaw and chop the cherries, then fold them into the batter before baking.