Cherry Bakewell Cake
Delight your taste buds with this scrumptious almond and cherry cake recipe. Soft, moist sponge layers are infused with the nutty aroma of almonds and a hint of almond extract. A luscious layer of morello cherry conserve adds a burst of fruity sweetness in each bite. Topped with a simple yet delectable almond icing, this cake is a true delight for anyone with a sweet tooth. Enjoy a slice of this heavenly confection with your favorite hot beverage for a truly indulgent treat.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 200g butter , well softened, plus extra for greasing
- 200g golden caster sugar
- 100g ground almonds
- 100g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp almond extract or essence
- 4 large eggs
- ½ a 340g jar morello cherry conserve
- 175g icing sugar
- 5-6 tsp water or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp ready-toasted flaked almonds
Instructions
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and make sure there’s a shelf ready in the middle. Butter and line the bases of two 20cm round sandwich tins with baking paper.
- Using electric beaters, beat together all the cake ingredients with a pinch of salt until smooth, then spoon into the tins and level the tops. Bake for 30 mins or until golden and springy. Don’t open the oven before 25 mins cooking time has passed.
- When they’re ready, cool the sponges for a few mins, then tip out of the tins and cool completely on a wire rack. Make sure the top of one of the cakes is facing up as you’ll want a smooth surface for the icing later on.
- When cool, put one sponge on a serving plate, then spread with jam. Sandwich the second sponge on top. Sieve the icing sugar into a large bowl. Add the water or lemon juice, then stir until smooth and thick. Spread evenly over the top and let it dribble over the sides. Scatter with the nuts and leave to set for a few mins before cutting.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 600 calories
- Fat Content: 32 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 15 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 75 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 65 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 8 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.83 milligram of sodium
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