Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (16-ounce) can sour cream
- 1 (12-ounce) jar cherry preserves
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan.
- Dollop cherry preserves evenly over the batter.
- Sprinkle with walnuts, if desired.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of cake):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender crumb
- Sweet and tangy cherry filling
- Rich and creamy frosting
- Topped with crunchy walnuts (optional)
User Comments:
- "This cake is absolutely delicious! The cherry filling is perfect, and the cake itself is so moist and fluffy."
- "I love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for a special occasion or just a treat for the family."
- "I've made this cake several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover cherry preserves."
- "The cake is really versatile. I've made it with different berries and even chocolate chips."
- "This cake is so good, I could eat the whole thing myself!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to grease and flour the pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
- If you don't have cherry preserves, you can use another type of fruit preserves or even fresh fruit.
- For a richer flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped semi-sweet chocolate to the batter.
