Sweet summertime cherries
I love all the local summer fruit here in Ontario. Strawberries, rhubarb, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, pears, plums are some that I enjoy. Dark, sweet cherries are a treat that I savour freshly eaten or in a dessert. I find that if I am going to spend the money on fresh cherries, I want them as fresh and as sweet as I can get them. That means supporting my local farmers in the Ontario greenbelt.
Upside down fruit cake cakes
There are many great ways to enjoy cherries. You can enjoy them on their own, in fruit salads, and in a variety of desserts. Here I share with you my version of a delicious vegan, gluten free cherry upside down cake. You can use fresh or frozen sweet cherries.
Sweet Dark Cherries
So while the cherries abound at the supermarket, take some time today and make this dessert. You will be happy you did!
Recipe
AuthorThe Hearty BakerCategoryCake, DessertsDifficultyBeginnerA delicious summer dessert that uses fresh or frozen cherries. Why not impress with this dessert?
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Topping--In a small sauce pan or the baking pan you are using, melt the margarine, then add the sugar. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
Arrange the sliced cherries in a single layer on top of the sugar glaze in the baking pan.
Sift together the dry ingredients for the cake--flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar together. Once light and fluffy, add the flax eggs, and the vanilla and almond extracts. Mix until well incorporated and fluffy.
Continue mixing, and add a 1/3 of dry ingredients, and a 1/3 of the almond milk, alternating between the two, until used up.
Pour the cake batter gently on top of the layer of cherries, smoothly evenly with a spatula.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, or until done. (once inserted toothpick comes out clean)
Once the cake is removed from the oven, wait a minute or until the bubbling fruit at the sides has stopped. Do not wait much longer than this. using oven mitts, place a cake plate over the pan, and then flip the cake over. Remove the cake pan gently. Be cautious, as it will still be very hot. Rearrange any fruit that came loose. Now let the cake cool.
This cake is delicious when eaten warm, or at room temperature. Enjoy.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Topping--In a small sauce pan or the baking pan you are using, melt the margarine, then add the sugar. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
Arrange the sliced cherries in a single layer on top of the sugar glaze in the baking pan.
Sift together the dry ingredients for the cake--flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar together. Once light and fluffy, add the flax eggs, and the vanilla and almond extracts. Mix until well incorporated and fluffy.
Continue mixing, and add a 1/3 of dry ingredients, and a 1/3 of the almond milk, alternating between the two, until used up.
Pour the cake batter gently on top of the layer of cherries, smoothly evenly with a spatula.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, or until done. (once inserted toothpick comes out clean)
Once the cake is removed from the oven, wait a minute or until the bubbling fruit at the sides has stopped. Do not wait much longer than this. using oven mitts, place a cake plate over the pan, and then flip the cake over. Remove the cake pan gently. Be cautious, as it will still be very hot. Rearrange any fruit that came loose. Now let the cake cool.
This cake is delicious when eaten warm, or at room temperature. Enjoy.