Sour Cherry Cake – Hungarian Style

Hungarian Sour Cherry Cake

🧾 Ingredients

For the batter:

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the filling:

• 2 cups (300 g) sour cherries (fresh or jarred, pitted)
• 2 tbsp sugar (adjust depending on tartness)
• 1 tbsp flour or breadcrumbs (to absorb juice)

For topping (optional):

• Powdered sugar
• Lemon zest or cinnamon

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the cherries

• If using jarred cherries, drain them well.
• Toss cherries with sugar and a little flour or breadcrumbs.
• Set aside.

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2. Make the batter

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
• In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light.
• Add oil (or butter), milk, and vanilla.
• Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until smooth.

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3. Assemble

• Grease a baking pan (about 9×13 inch / 20×30 cm).
• Pour batter into the pan.
• Spread cherries evenly on top (they will slightly sink).

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4. Bake

• Bake for 30–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let cool.

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🍽️ Serving

• Dust with powdered sugar before serving
• Cut into squares and enjoy warm or at room temperature 😋