Savor the delightful combination of juicy cherries and a buttery crumble topping with this easy-to-follow Cherry Crumble Cake recipe. Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a family gathering dessert.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 10-inch round baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- For the crumble topping, whisk together flour, brown sugar, kosher salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Pour in melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Refrigerate while preparing the cake batter.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, vanilla extract, eggs, granulated sugar, lemon zest, buttermilk, Greek yogurt, and kosher salt. Whisk these ingredients together until they're well blended.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, folding gently into the wet ingredients until just mixed and free of dry streaks.
- Transfer the cake batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset spatula.
- Evenly distribute the cherry halves over the batter. Then remove the crumble topping from the fridge and sprinkle it over the cherries, pressing down lightly to adhere.
- Place the cake into your preheated oven and bake for approximately 60-70 minutes. It's done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 1 hour to firm up before slicing. This patience will reward you with clean cuts and a cake that holds together beautifully.
Pro Tips:
- Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a smooth, even mix.
- Be careful not to overwork the batter; mix just until the flour is incorporated to maintain a tender crumb.
- Accurately measure your flour using the spoon-and-level method to avoid a dense cake.
- Feel free to customize your crumble cake with other fruits or nuts according to your preference.
- Patiently let the cake cool to enhance its texture and flavor.
Enjoy your homemade Cherry Crumble Cake with a cup of tea or as a delectable dessert after a family meal.
