Cherry Mandelbrot

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons (10g) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (out of 5)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the cherries.
7. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the mandelbrot cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of recipe):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 50g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tart
• Dense and chewy
• Studded with fresh cherries
• Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack

User Comments:

• "This is the best cherry dessert I've ever had!"
• "The flavors are so well balanced, and the mandelbrot is so moist."
• "I love that it's not overly sweet."
• "It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to pit and halve the cherries before adding them to the batter.
• If you don't have fresh cherries, you can use frozen cherries.
• Let the mandelbrot cool completely before slicing and serving, as it will be fragile when hot.