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    Gluten-Free Cherry Cake

    Jul 26, 2022 · 2 Comments

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    This gluten-free cherry cake is made with lots of fresh cherries and eggs. It's the perfect summer recipe for an easy weeknight dessert. This gluten-free cherry cake comes together in minutes and is perfectly moist. 

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    It's a no-fuss recipe that looks super fancy, too. It's technically a cherry cake, but you can really use any fruits you have on hand. The eggs make a super fluffy cake. I love how versatile this recipe can be!

    If you're looking for more gluten-free cake ideas, check out my popular caramelized apple cake and my chocolate raspberry cake.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Equipment I Use + Love
    • Variations
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    • How to Store Gluten-Free Cherry Cake
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Top tip
    • Gluten-Free Cherry Cake

    Ingredients

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    • Eggs: A must-have for this recipe.
    • Granulated Sugar: any granulated sugar will do!
    • Gluten-Free Flour: I use King Arthur's Gluten-Free Flour in this recipe.
    • Baking Powder: essential for this gluten-free cherry cake recipe.
    • Fresh Cherries: make sure to remove the stems and pits. You can either use a straw or a cherry pitter.
    • Powdered Sugar: for the top of the cake.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

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    De-stem and de-pit the cherries. Set aside.

    In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy using either a whisk or an electric mixer. Add the sugar and whisk until combined.

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    Pour the baking powder and flour into the sugar and egg mixture into the cake batter. Mix thoroughly. 

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    Gently fold the cherries into the cake batter. Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan.

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    Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

    Remove from the oven and let cool.

    Once cooled completely, remove the cake from the pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar using a sifter.

    Store the cake at room temperature and cover it with plastic wrap.

    Hint: Use a cherry pitter to de-pit the cherries. So much easier. Find one HERE.

    Equipment I Use + Love

    • Glass mixing bowls - are a great alternative to plastic mixing bowls that can be toxic.
    • Cherry pitter - an easy way to remove the pits from the cherries.
    • 9-inch cake pan - this one is a great deal on Amazon.
    • Sifter - perfect for sprinkling the powdered sugar. I love this one because it's so classic.

    Variations

    • Nutty - stir in ½ cup almonds or walnuts to make a walnut or almond cherry cake.
    • Almond - add 1 teaspoon of almond extract to the cake batter.
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    Substitutions

    • Cherries - instead of cherries, you can use any other berry. You may also use frozen cherries. Make sure to coat the frozen cherries with 1 tablespoon of flour before mixing them into the cake batter.

    How to Store Gluten-Free Cherry Cake

    Store the cake at room temperature and cover it with plastic wrap for up to three days. 

    To freeze, wrap with plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe plastic bag for up to three months.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What flour is used for this cake?

    I used King Arthur Measure For Measure Gluten-Free Flour to make this cake.

    How long does it take to make this cake?

    You can make this cake in a little over 30 minutes.

    Do I need unsalted butter to make this gluten-free cherry cake recipe?

    You do not need any butter at all to make this recipe. The eggs really do all the work in this fluffy cake.

    Top tip

    Serve the cake at room temperature with vanilla ice cream. A scoop of vanilla ice cream makes everything better!

    Tried this recipe? Please leave a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page.

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    Gluten-Free Cherry Cake

    This gluten-free cherry cake is made with lots of fresh cherries and eggs. It's the perfect summer recipe for an easy weeknight dessert. This gluten-free cherry cake comes together in minutes and is perfectly moist. 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people

    Equipment

    • Glass mixing bowls
    • Cherry pitter
    • 9-inch cake pan
    • Sifter

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 large eggs
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup gluten-free flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 cup fresh cherries de-stemmed and de-pitted
    • ½ cup powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • De-stem and de-pit the cherries. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy using either a whisk or an electric mixer. Add the sugar and whisk until combined.
    • Pour the baking powder and flour into the sugar and egg mixture. Mix thoroughly.
    • Gently fold the cherries into the batter. Pour into the prepared cake pan.
    • Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool.
    • Once cooled completely, remove the cake from the pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar using a sifter.
    • Store the cake at room temperature and cover it with plastic wrap.

    Notes

    Serve the cake at room temperature with vanilla ice cream. A scoop of vanilla ice cream makes everything better!
    Keyword cherry cake, cherry cake with powdered sugar, cherry dessert, easy gluten free dessert, gluten free cake frosting recipe, gluten free cherry cake
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    1. Jane says

      July 27, 2022 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy!!!!

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    2. Lilly says

      July 27, 2022 at 10:50 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious and I was surprised how quickly I was able to make it. Everyone loved it and I already am craving it again!

      Reply

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