Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet cherries and nutty almonds with this easy-to-make Cherry Almond Buckle. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this moist and flavorful buckle is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
For the topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Mix in sour cream, then add dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Add Cherries: Gently fold in cherries and spread the batter in the pan. Top with sliced almonds.
- Make Topping: Combine flour and sugar, then cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- If using frozen cherries, do not thaw to prevent excess moisture.
- Enjoy the buckle on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
