Cherry Crumble Cake Recipe

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:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 10-inch round baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, folding gently into the wet ingredients until just mixed and free of dry streaks.
5. Transfer the cake batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset spatula.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.