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A single slice of ground cherry cake on a silver plate with a fork, showing a tender crumb studded with golden cherries, dusted lightly with powdered sugar.
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Easy Ground Cherry Cake Recipe

A simple, buttery cake with a golden crust and tender crumb that showcases the unique sweetness of ground cherries.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Nicole Gaffney

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups ground cherries or husk cherries, or Cape gooseberries, or pineapple tomatillos, husked and washed
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter the inside of a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. You can use an electric mixer, or a wooden spoon and a little elbow grease works just as well.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until each is fully incorporated. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir until just combined.
  4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  5. In a small bowl, toss the husk cherries with 1 tablespoon sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
  6. Pour the mixture over the batter and gently press the fruit down with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
  7. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean of batter (fruit pulp is fine).
  8. Place the pan on a rack and let the cake cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, or chill overnight and enjoy cold the next day.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is soft but not melted before creaming.
  • Always sift the dry ingredients to prevent lumps and ensure a tender crumb.
  • Use fully ripe ground cherries for the best flavor.
  • This cake improves in flavor and texture after resting overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 448IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
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