The moist and fluffy cake melting in the mouth with a burst of cherries is the family’s favorite dessert. The Gluten free cherry cake topped with vanilla ice cream is a perfect evening dessert. This is a super easy recipe for gluten free cake, I add almonds to add a nutty twist to the cake. This tempting dessert can enjoyed by everyone even if you have dietary restrictions to gluten.

Gluten Free Cherry Cake

In recent times gluten free recipes have gotten applause because individuals having gluten sensitivity tend towards gluten free dishes. When it comes to desserts who can resist sweet cherry cake. A gluten free cherry cake recipe is not only for my fellows who are on gluten free diet but others can equally enjoy this simple almond and cherry cake.

This delicious and juicy cherry and almond cake is easy to digest and gluten free aspect will help in lesser calorie consumption. As it is free from gluten it will help in absorbing nutrients from nuts and cherries. The Ingredients of this moist cherry cake are simple and you can get them from a nearby grocery store. Recreate this mouthwatering cake and enjoy bold flavors of fruit and nuts in one go.

What You Will Need

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Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour: I am using Gluten free all-purpose flour. You can substitute it with whole wheat flour or rice flour. If you don’t have gluten sensitivity you can use normal flour.

Almond Flour: It elevates the nutty flavor of the cake. If you don’t have almond flour you can grind 2 cups of almonds and use these almond crumbs instead of almond flour.

Fresh Cherries: I am using fresh cherries for the cake but you can use canned or frozen cherries. While using fresh cherries make sure to de-stone the cherries.

Almonds: I use almonds in cake batter also I add them as topping on cake. So you need a lot of almonds and cherries for this cake.

Yogurt: Yogurt is a secret ingredient in this recipe. The fat content in the yogurt makes the cake super moist.

Cinnamon: A teaspoon of cinnamon powder will kick the aroma and warmth in the cake.

Brown Sugar: I prefer to use brown sugar to add a rustic touch to my cake. But it is optional, you can use regular sugar.

Salt: Salt is used to balance the sweetness of the cake.

Gluten Free Baking Powder: I am using a gluten free version of baking powder, but it also depends on the preference. You can use a regular one.

Eggs: The fluffy texture of cake is achieved by eggs, as I am using gluten free flour and baking powder that’s why I use 3 large eggs in the recipe. You can use 2 eggs if you are using regular flour.

Almond Extract: Almond extract adds fragrance to the cherry almond cake. You can use vanilla extract instead of almond extract.

Olive Oil: I use olive oil for making this cake, You can use melted butter or even vegetable oil.

Step By Step Directions

Step1- Prepare Almonds and Cherries:

Take a small knife and cut the cherries in two halves in this way you can easily de-stone them.
Then slice the almonds in two halves. You can use whole almonds but I like to slice them.

Step2- Mix Dry Ingredients:

Take a mixing bowl and add flour, almond flour, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon powder, and salt.
Then combine them all using a hand whisk.

Step3- Mix Wet Ingredients:

In another mixing bowl, crack eggs and whisk them well.
Then add yogurt, and olive oil and whisk them all together.

Step4- Make Cherry Cake Batter:

Once the dry and wet batter is ready, it’s time to incorporate the dry batter into the wet batter.
Gradually add dry batter into wet batter and mix them until a smooth consistency.
Then fold in fresh cherries and sliced almonds.
Slightly mix them until well incorporated.

Step5- Bake the Cake:

Preheat the oven to 170°C.
Then grease the cake pan with oil or butter.
Pour the batter into the pan and tap to remove air bubbles.
Then again add sliced almonds and cherries on the top.
Then bake for 35-40 minutes.
After 40 minutes insert a toothpick into the center of the cake if it comes out clean then it’s done.
In another case, you can bake it for more 5 minutes.

Step6- Serve:

Once the cake is ready, place it on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes or until cools down.
Then drizzle maple syrup on top of it. It’s optional you can brush the cake with melted butter.
You can serve it with ice cream, tea, coffee, or even with hot chocolate.

Tips That Will Help

You can recreate this recipe with different fruits like blueberries, raspberries, and even oranges.
A variety of nuts can be used to replace almonds. Like pistachios, cashews, and walnuts.
Use high quality flour for cake.
Avoid using an electric whisk as it will overmix the batter.
Place a butter paper in a baking pan and also cover the inner side of the pan with butter paper to avoid burnt cake sides.

FAQ’s

How to store leftover gluten free cherry cake?

The leftover gluten free cherry cake can be stored in an airtight container. Place the container at room temperature for 2 days and you can refrigerate it for a week.

Can I use pre-cake mix for the gluten free cherry cake recipe?

Yes, pre-cake mix can be used for the cherry cake recipe. If you are concerned about gluten, then make sure to get a gluten free pre mix.

What is a substitute for almond flour?

Almond flour is totally optional, if you don’t want to add almond flour then increase the quantity of gluten free all-purpose flour.