Cherry and Almond Cake

This cherry and almond cake is one delicious treat! It has a moist almond cake layer with a cheesecake filling. Topped with sweet and tart cherries.

Why you need to make this cake

• Has a moist cake layer. The cake layer is moist and has a subtle almond flavor. Adding vanilla extract and lemon makes the cake layer have so much flavor.
• Has a cheesecake filling. That’s right! The inside of the cake is filled with delicious cheesecake filling. The cheesecake layer balances out the flavors and gives the cake it’s rich and creamy texture.
• It’s packed with cherries. Topping the cake with cherry sauce gives the cake all the cherry flavor. Every bite is packed with juicy cherries!
• It’s simple to make. This cherry almond cake may have lot’s of components but each part of the cake comes together so quickly.

Ingredients needed

For the almond cake

• Flour: All purpose flour.
• Almond flour: Use super fine almond flour. This ensures it incorporates into the batter without lumps. I would not recommend substituting almond flour.
• Eggs
• Sugar
• Oil: Vegetable oil, or any neutral oil. (grapeseed or canola)
• Sour cream: This will make the cake moist and tender.
• Baking powder: To ensure the cake rises.
• Vanilla extract
• Almond extract: Optional, but recommended. This will give the cake more almond flavor.
• Lemon juice
• Salt

For the cheesecake filling

• Cream cheese: Make sure it’s at room temperature.
• Cake bits: You will use the cake bits from the cake layer.
• Heavy whipping cream

For the cherry sauce

• Cherries: Frozen or fresh cherries work. If using frozen, no need to thaw. You can also substitute homemade cherry sauce for cherry pie filling.
• Sugar
• Water
• Cornstarch
• Lemon juice

Making the almond cake

1. Sift the dry ingredients: In a small bowl combine flour, almond flour, baking powder and salt. Sift until no lumps of almond flour.
2. Combine the wet ingredients: Beat eggs, oil, and sugar until just combined. Then add the sour cream, vanilla extract, almond extract and lemon juice. Beat on low until combined.
3. Combine both mixtures: Add the flour mixture to the mixer and beat on low speed until flour is incorporated.
4. Bake: Pour into baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for for 30 minutes at 350 F. or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

Making the cherry sauce

To a saucepan add water, sugar and cornstarch. Heat on medium until sugar is dissolved. Then add the cherries and lemon juice. Cook until thickened. Adjust the sweetness and tart level to your liking. Set aside to cool completely.

Making the cheesecake filling

1. Add heavy whipping cream to a mixer bowl. Beat until still peaks form then set aside.
2. Gently scoop out the center of the cake, leaving approximately a 1 inch border around the cake. You can use a spoon or your hands. Be careful not to go too deep. You still want the cake to have bottom!
3. Place the cake bits into a mixer bowl. Add cream cheese. Then beat until combined. The cheesecake mixture should be somewhat smooth. It may have a few lumps from the cake, which is ok.
4. Add the whipped heavy cream. Beat on low speed until combined.

Assembling the cherry and almond cake

1. Add the cheesecake filling to the inside of the cake. Spread the filling evenly inside the cake.
2. Add the cherry sauce. Sprinkle with almonds.

Other recipes you may like

• Easy Cherry Hand Pies
• Apple Pie Cookie Cups (Easy)
• Blackberry Cheesecake Bars

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