Cherry Cake
This rich, historical cherry cake features a dense, buttery crumb studded with sweet preserved cherries, following a traditional method where melted butter is folded into an egg and sugar base. The result is a moist, golden cake with a tender texture that perfectly balances the sweetness of the fruit with the richness of the batter. Ideally baked in a round tin until golden brown, it makes for an elegant afternoon tea accompaniment or a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound All-purpose flour (Originally 'Mill's No. 1 wheat flour' (Maida). Approx. 2 cups.)
- 1/2 pound Sugar (Finely sifted. Approx. 1 cup.)
- 1/2 pound Butter (Plus extra for greasing. Approx. 1 cup or 2 sticks.)
- 1/2 pound Glacé cherries or cherry preserve (Originally 'Cherry Murabba'. Drain syrup if using preserves.)
- 6 whole Eggs (Fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder (Level spoonful)
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Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake tin generously with butter. Cut the cherries into halves.
- 2In a tinned vessel or mixing bowl, break the eggs and beat them. Add the sugar and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 3Gradually mix in the flour little by little. Melt the butter slightly (do not make it hot, just melted) and pour it into the batter. Mix well.
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