Ingredients and Weight:
- 3 eggs
- 100g sugar
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 50ml vegetable oil or melted butter
- 10 cherries, pitted and halved (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp cherry preserves or cherry flavored syrup for glazing
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder, then gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Add the vegetable oil or melted butter and mix well.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8-inch round cake pan.
- Arrange the cherry halves on top of the cake batter.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Glaze the cake with cherry preserves or cherry flavored syrup.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving: based on 8 equally sized pieces)
Calories: 300kcal, Fat: 15g, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and spongy texture with a sweet cherry flavor.
- Topped with a cherry glaze for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Suitable for American taste with its sweet and rich flavor profile.
User Comments:
- "This cake was so moist and delicious! The cherry glaze was the perfect finishing touch."
- "I love the combination of cherries and sponge cake. This dish was a hit at my party."
- "Easy to make and everyone loved it. A great dish for a special occasion."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Ensure that the eggs are beaten until light and fluffy to achieve a good rise in the cake.
- Use fresh or frozen cherries; dried cherries may be too tough and not yield the desired result.
- Adjust the amount of cherry preserves or cherry flavored syrup according to your preference for a richer cherry flavor.
