Description
A moist and naturally sweet cherry almond cake with a creamy topping and crunchy almonds, made without added sugar for a healthier dessert option.
Ingredients
- Cake Base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Cherry Almond Cream Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups cherries, pitted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, yogurt, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until done. Cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with almond extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in cherries.
- Spread cherry cream over cooled cake.
- Sprinkle toasted almonds on top.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use well-drained cherries to prevent excess moisture.
- Chill cake before serving for best texture.
- Do not overmix batter to keep cake light.
- Toast almonds for enhanced flavor.
- Use chilled cream for proper whipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
