Surprise cake with whipped cream and cherries
Cherry Surprise Cake with Whipped Cream
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
For dessert lovers, the Cherry Surprise Cake recipe is perfect for adding a touch of joy to every day. This simple yet sophisticated recipe combines the fluffy texture of the cake with the freshness of cherries, resulting in a quick dessert that will impress any guest. Here’s how to prepare it step by step!
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 200 g sugar
- 150 ml oil
- 250 ml milk
- 400 g flour
- 1 packet baking powder (about 10 g)
- 200 g cherries (fresh or from a jar, well-drained)
- 200 ml whipped cream (unsweetened)
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. It is important to have the oven ready in advance to ensure even baking.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you get a frothy, light-colored mixture. This step is essential for incorporating air into the mixture, making the cake fluffy.
3. Gradually add the oil and continue mixing. Then, pour in the milk and mix well. These wet ingredients give the cake a soft and moist texture.
4. In another bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder and salt. This step helps eliminate any lumps and ensures even distribution of the leavening agent.
5. Start incorporating the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon. It is important not to overmix to avoid activating the gluten in the flour, which could make the cake dense.
6. Add the cherries to the mixture, gently mixing to distribute them evenly. They will add a tart note that balances the sweetness of the cake.
7. Pour the batter into a loaf pan greased with a little oil or butter and dusted with flour. Use a spatula to level the surface.
8. Bake the cake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Be careful not to open the oven in the first 30 minutes, as this can cause the cake to collapse.
9. While the cake cools, you can prepare the whipped cream. Whip the cream with the vanilla sugar until stiff peaks form. Well-whipped cream will add a creamy texture and delicious flavor to the dessert.
10. Once the cake has completely cooled, slice it and serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top. A serving suggestion is to add a few fresh cherries to each portion for an elegant look and extra flavor.
Practical tips:
- If using jarred cherries, make sure to drain them well to avoid a too-wet batter.
- You can replace the cherries with other seasonal fruits, such as raspberries or blueberries, for a delicious variation.
- For an extra flavor boost, add a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest to the batter.
This Cherry Surprise Cake with Whipped Cream will not only delight your taste buds but also bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones. Prepare it with confidence and enjoy every slice!
In a bowl, we put the melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar. We mix very well. While mixing, we incorporate the eggs one by one. Then we gradually add the flour mixed with baking powder and cocoa, mixing continuously. We add the milk and keep mixing. We obtain a denser composition. We pour it into a greased and lined loaf pan and bake at 180 degrees for 40-45 minutes. While the cake is baking, we prepare the filling. In a bowl, we put the liquid cream along with the stabilizer and sugar and mix until the cream holds stiff peaks in the bowl. We skillfully cut the top off the cake, then cut it into a V shape. We mix the pieces removed from the cake with the cream (you can decide whether to use all the filling) and with the help of a knife, we line the V with cream. We put a layer of cherries, then add more cream, arranging it aesthetically, and add more cherries. We also add the remaining cream, shaping the top of the cake. Melt the 50g of chocolate and drizzle it over the cake. The cherry and cream cake can be cut about an hour later, during which you let it chill in the refrigerator. The Surprise cake recipe was proposed by Pocahontas on the recipe forum.
Ingredients: 175 g butter, 180 g sugar, 3 packets of vanilla sugar, 4 eggs, 350 g flour, 1 packet of baking powder, 1 tablespoon cocoa, 50 ml warm milk. Filling: 300 ml whipped cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 and a half packets of whipped cream stabilizer, 50 g chocolate, sour cherries (or pears, apples, mulberries, etc.).
