Almond Pudding Cake with Fresh Sweet Cherries and Butter Crumble Topping

This Almond Pudding Cake beautifully layers rich almond base, creamy vanilla pudding, and fresh sweet cherries, topped with a buttery crumble. Each component adds its unique texture and flavor, creating a dessert that’s both visually appealing and delightfully satisfying. The addition of butter crumble provides a crunchy contrast to the soft pudding and moist almond base, making every bite a perfect blend of flavors.

Why You’ll Love This: If you’re a fan of multi-textured desserts, this cake will hit all the right notes. The combination of smooth pudding, juicy cherries, and crunchy crumble makes it a delightful treat for any occasion. It’s also versatile enough to be served as a dessert at a formal dinner or as a comforting snack with afternoon tea.

Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or as a special weekend treat. It’s sure to impress guests with its sophisticated layers and complex flavors. Whether it’s a family reunion, a festive holiday, or just a casual get-together, this cake will be the centerpiece of your dessert table.

Decoration Tips:

• Before serving, dust the cake with powdered sugar to enhance its visual appeal.
• Garnish with additional fresh cherries or a few sprigs of mint for a pop of color.
• Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream or a side of vanilla ice cream to complement the rich flavors.

Ingredients:

For the Pudding:

• 400 ml milk
• 40 g sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla sugar
• 1 pack vanilla pudding powder

For the Almond Base:

• 110 g butter
• 60 ml cream
• 120 g sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla sugar
• 3 medium eggs
• 60 g Greek yogurt (10% fat)
• 140 g ground blanched almonds
• 90 g flour
• 1 pack baking powder
• 1/2 bottle bitter almond flavoring (optional)
• 50 g chocolate drops (optional)

For the Crumble:

• 80 g cold butter
• 125 g flour
• 70 g sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla sugar

Additional:

• 500 g fresh cherries, pitted
• Sliced almonds for topping

1. Prepare the Pudding:
   • Mix the milk, sugar, and vanilla sugar with the pudding powder. Cook according to package instructions until thickened. Transfer to a bowl and cover with cling film to prevent a skin from forming. Allow to cool slightly.
2. Prepare the Almond Base:
   • Melt the butter and let it cool slightly. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with cream, sugar, vanilla sugar, eggs, and Greek yogurt. Mix well.
   • Stir in the ground almonds, flour, baking powder, and bitter almond flavoring (if using). Mix until smooth. Fold in chocolate drops if desired.
   • Pour the mixture into a buttered 26 cm springform pan and smooth out the surface.
3. Make the Crumble:
   • Combine cold butter, flour, sugar, and vanilla sugar in a bowl. Knead together until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
4. Assemble the Cake:
   • Dollop the pudding over the almond base. Spread the pitted cherries evenly over the pudding.
   • Sprinkle the butter crumble and sliced almonds over the top.
5. Bake:
   • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Bake the cake on the second rack from the bottom for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Serve:
   • Let the cake cool in the pan. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and cut into pieces.

Enjoy this decadent Almond Pudding Cake with Fresh Sweet Cherries and Butter Crumble, a luxurious treat that blends textures and flavors for a truly memorable dessert experience.