Dried Cherry Cake

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Dried cherries are reconstituted with almond extract to give this cake recipe a delightful flavor that goes great with coffee.

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Servings:
12
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch round cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ½ cup chopped dried cherries

  • ½ cup hot water

  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 egg

  • 1 egg white

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Directions

  1. Combine cherries, hot water, and almond extract: let stand 20 minutes. Drain cherries, and pat dry between layers of paper towels. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and 1 cup white sugar. Add yogurt, eggs, and oil. Stir well. Fold in cherries. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 inch round cake pan.

  3. Stir pecans and 1 tablespoon white sugar together. Sprinkle on top of batter in pan.

  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until wooden pick comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Serve warm, or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

266 Calories
12g Fat
37g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 266
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 154mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 78mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.