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Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
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½ cup butter, softened
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1 cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 cups halved and pitted cherries
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1 ¼ cups cherry juice
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
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Beat 1 cup sugar and butter in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture and mix until batter is well blended and thick, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Spread batter in the prepared baking dish. Arrange cherries over the batter, then drizzle cherry juice over top. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup sugar over the surface.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
Recipe Tip
The most time-consuming part of the prep work is pitting the cherries. This is easily done by slicing the cherry along its equator with a sharp knife and twisting the two halves. Put the edge of the knife blade between the pit and the fruit, and pull out the pit.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
302 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
54g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 302 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 27% |
Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
Sodium 245mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate 54g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 37g | |
Protein 4g | 7% |
Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
Calcium 82mg | 6% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 165mg | 4% |
* 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.