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    Fresh Cherry Loaf Cake

    Published by: Adina May 27, 2021 ยท Last modified: May 28, 2024 57 Comments
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    This moist cherry loaf cake with yogurt is a quick and easy fresh cherry recipe perfect for summer; probably the best cherry cake there is!

    loaf of cherry cake showing the cherries and the moist crumb inside.

    This easy-to-make cherry loaf cake might just become your new favorite summer cake. It is so good that you will not be able to stop eating it, and it is so easy and quick to make that you will not be able to find excuses not to bake it, especially if your tree is hanging with fresh cherries.

    There are tons of cherry recipes on the blog; it's definitely worth checking if you have a glut of cherries like we do every year. You could use lots of them if you make Cherry Butter, learn How to Preserve Cherries, or make these incredibly delicious Cherries in Kirsch.

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    • Recipe ingredients
    • How to make cherry loaf cake?
    • Good to know!
    • How to store the cherry cake?
    • More cherry bakes
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    • Fresh Cherry Loaf Cake

    I've never had a better cherry cake. It tastes absolutely amazing. Sweet but not overly so; you can feel and taste the fruit. The crumb is amazing as well: soft slices, moist thanks to the yogurt you are using for the batter, and thanks to the fruit as well.

    This cherry loaf cake is also super easy to make: just stir the ingredients for the batter, add the fruit and bake. You can sprinkle it with icing sugar before serving or even glaze it if you like.

    Recipe ingredients

    labeled ingredients for making a loaf cake with fresh cherries and yogurt.

    Fresh cherries are a must in summer, but canned or frozen cherries are great, too. You can also make it with sour cherries.

    • When using canned, drain the fruit well and pat dry with kitchen paper.
    • If using frozen cherries, defrost thoroughly and pat dry with kitchen paper.
    • You will need about 10.5 oz/ 300 g of cherries weighed after pitting them. That would be about 1 โ…“ cups when pitted. If you buy or pick 1 lb/ 450 g of fruit, you should be fine. Weigh the 300 g pitted ones and enjoy the rest as they are.

    Yogurt: I successfully baked this cherry loaf cake using Greek yogurt, plain creamy yogurt, or sour cream. Use whatever you happen to have.

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    How to make cherry loaf cake?

    bowl with freshly pitted cherries.

    Step #1: Pit the cherries and chop them roughly.

    bowl with batter for cherry cake.

    Step #2: Beat the soft butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add vanilla extract, eggs, and yogurt.

    mixed flour and baking powder in a bowl.

    Step #3: Mix the dry ingredients in another bowl.

    batter for making cake with cherries in a bowl.

    Step #4: Add them to the butter mixture and mix briefly. Fold โ…” of the fruit into the batter.

    unbaked cherry cake batter in a loaf tin.

    Step #5: Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf tin.

    unbaked cake batter sprinkled with fresh cherries.

    Step #6: Top the batter with the remaining cherries and brown sugar. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.

    Try more cherry cakes, such as this moist Coconut and Cherry Cake (a reader's favorite), the Cherry Bakewell Cake, which is fit for a special celebration, or this easy Cherry Chocolate Cake.

    cherry loaf cake sprinkled with icing sugar, a knife, and some fresh cherries on the table.

    Good to know!

    Most important tip: Use a digital kitchen scale (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab) when baking; it guarantees for best results.

    Pit the cherries and weigh the needed amount. The best way to pit them is with a cheap but extremely effective cherry pitter (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab). I have been using oneย for probably 10 years now, and it is still working perfectly.

    Place the butter on the counter ahead of time to ensure the right consistency when ready to bake.

    How to store the cherry cake?

    • The cherry loaf cake stays moist and delicious for up to 2 days at room temperature; after that, the cherries might begin to spoil. Once cooled, cover it or store it in an airtight container.
    • For longer freshness, refrigerate, especially in hot weather.
    • To freeze the whole loaf, wrap it tightly in two layers of plastic wrap. For slices, use airtight containers or wrap them individually, then place them in freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months and defrost in the fridge or on the counter as needed.
    • Bring it to potlucks: This cake is fit for a crowd and a casual party. You can eat the slices "from the hand" without a fork or a plate.

    What Pinterest users are saying about this cake:

    Kinga: "I made this today...it is amazing. my family have already eaten half of it before it has even cooler down. I used salted butter and I could not taste it so I guess it's okay to use and I also added vinegar to the baking powder to avoid the fuzzy baking powder taste. thank you for a really great recipe!"

    Sylvie: "Was vey good and I will do it again and again!! Thank you!"

    Cheryl: "This is an absolutely outstanding recipe. Thank you. We reaped 5+ lbs of fresh cherries (last year) off our tree (a bumper crop year). I washed, pitted and froze them and found your recipes. I did the lemon/icing sugar drizzle with fresh lemon rind and I have had so many compliments. THANK YOU"

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    Recipe

    cherry loaf cake sliced on a vintage cloth with a knife and fresh fruit around it.

    Fresh Cherry Loaf Cake

    This moist cherry loaf cake with yogurt is a quick and easy fresh cherry recipe perfect for summer; one of the best cherry cakes you could make.
    4.55 from 122 votes
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    Course: Cakes
    Cuisine: American, German
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 14 -16 slices
    Calories: 208kcal
    Author: Adina

    Equipment

    • Loaf tin about 12 x 5 x 3 inches/ 30 x 12 x 7.5 cm
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    Ingredients 

    • 160 g unsalted butter 5.5 oz/ โ…” cup, room temperature
    • 160 g granulated sugar 5.5 oz/ ยพ cup + 1 tablespoon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 large eggs
    • 150 g Greek yogurt or sour cream, 5.5 oz/ โ…” cup
    • 260 g all-purpose flour 9 oz/ 2 cups + 2 tablespoons
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 300 g cherries 10.5 oz/ about 1 โ…“ cups, weighed after pitting, Note 2
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon icing sugar
    • 1-2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs optional for the loaf tin

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF/ 180ยฐC. Butter the loaf pan and sprinkle it with dry breadcrumbs to coat or line it with parchment paper.
      1-2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
    • Pit and roughly chop the cherries. Weigh the needed amount and set it aside.
      300 g cherries/ 10.5 oz
    • Wet ingredients: Beat soft butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add vanilla extract, eggs, and yogurt. Beat to incorporate.
      160 g unsalted butter/ โ…” cup + 160 g granulated sugar/ ยพ cup + 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract + 3 large eggs + 150 g Greek yogurt/ โ…” cup
    • Add dry ingredients: Mix flour and baking powder in another bowl. Mix them shortly into the butter mixture.
      260 g all-purpose flour/ 2 cups + 2 tablespoon +2 teaspoons baking powder
    • Fold in โ…” of the prepared cherries into the batter.
    • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Scatter the remaining pitted cherries on top of the cake and sprinkle with the brown sugar.
      2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. The baking time depends on the oven, so make sure you check.
    • Cool: Let the cherry loaf cake cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • Decorate: Sprinkle with icing sugar before serving or glaze the cake if desired.
      1 teaspoon icing sugar

    Notes

    1. Measurements: Use a digital kitchen scale when baking; it guarantees the best results.
    2. Cherries: You will need about 450 g/ 1 lb unpitted cherries. Weigh the requested quantity and enjoy the rest of the cherries fresh.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g
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    Comments

    1. Halle says

      July 12, 2024 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely cake! I made it gluten free using 1-1 flour and it was a perfect texture and flavor. Will be making again.

      Reply
      • Adina says

        July 12, 2024 at 2:39 pm

        I am happy to hear it. Thank you for the feedback.

        Reply
    2. Cheri says

      July 11, 2024 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this yummy recipe! I've made it several times and it's perfect every time. I love that it's not overly sweet and lets the cherries shine. One question: would it work to use half all-purpose flour, half arrowroot flour? I have some I'm trying to use up.

      Reply
      • Adina says

        July 12, 2024 at 6:41 am

        Hi Cheri. I am happy you like the cake, we love it too. I am sorry, but I don't know abot arrowroot flour; I never used it for anything myself.

        Reply
    3. JudithHorn says

      July 06, 2024 at 1:59 am

      Can you use cherry pie filling

      Reply
      • Adina says

        July 06, 2024 at 7:12 am

        I don't think so, Judith. That would be too saucy.

        Reply
    4. Misha says

      June 19, 2024 at 12:15 am

      5 stars
      What a great recipe! One of the best loaves I've baked. Super fluffy and moist! I used a 9x5 loaf pan and it took about 75 mins to bake in my oven. As per your suggestion I used sour cream instead of Greek yogurt because that's what I had and it worked out great!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        June 19, 2024 at 7:25 am

        Thank you so much for the feedback, Misha. I am very happy to read it.

        Reply
    5. Roland says

      June 04, 2024 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for summer, canยดt agree more

      Reply
    6. Joann Wasinski says

      July 12, 2023 at 2:32 pm

      Can this made in a bunt pan instead. Thank you

      Reply
      • Adina says

        July 13, 2023 at 7:01 am

        Hi Joann. It should be ok. You should check if the cake is done using a toothpick; the baking time might change if you use another pan.

        Reply
    7. Schari says

      July 10, 2023 at 2:05 am

      Do you have to do the breadcrumb part? Or can you flour the pan?

      Reply
      • Adina says

        July 10, 2023 at 5:26 am

        Flour is also ok.

        Reply
    8. Jennifer Stever says

      June 13, 2023 at 9:41 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe, easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        June 14, 2023 at 6:43 am

        Thank you, Jennifer. Nice to hear it.

        Reply
    9. Michelle says

      July 27, 2022 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it is delicious! Thank you for a fantastic recipe. I am looking forward to trying more.

      Reply
    10. Sandra Gordon says

      July 19, 2022 at 3:42 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for this amazing recipe. I used fresh Morello cherries from our garden. 180ยฐC fan was too hot in my oven and the top burned slightly but otherwise great texture not too sweet which is what we like!!! Thank you! Shared the recipe and photo with my friends!

      Reply
    11. Lizzie says

      July 07, 2022 at 3:50 am

      I'm not sure if something is wrong with my oven, or if it's the type of dish that I used, but I had to add on about 20 minutes extra before a toothpick came out clean. I had it at 350 so I'm not sure what went wrong. It's delicious though!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        July 08, 2022 at 7:02 am

        Ovens are different; as long as you know how yours works, things turn out ok. I am glad you like the recipe.

        Reply
    12. Ritu says

      June 28, 2022 at 5:40 pm

      Hi, it was so moist and absolutely yummy. Only thing I changed was that I added 2 extra tbsp of sugar and still the cake was not overly sweet.

      Reply
    13. Tomas L says

      June 15, 2022 at 9:10 pm

      Tried it several times, with cherries and now with apricots. It was easy and turned out amazing every time.
      Suggestion for this page. It would be better to put the ingredients and directions at the beginning of this page so people don't have to scroll down to look for it.

      Reply
      • Adina says

        June 16, 2022 at 9:53 am

        Hi Thomas. I am so glad you liked it. There is a Jump to recipe button right on top under the title.

        Reply
    14. Christine says

      January 23, 2022 at 4:33 am

      5 stars
      Good taste and was moist, but has a terrible crumb. The cake doesnโ€™t hold together. It crumbled. Experienced baker since the 1970s, and Iโ€™ve never experienced anything like this before. Followed recipe exactly using a digital scale, yet the batter was dry - the consistency almost more like for a scone, not a cake.

      Reply
      • Adina says

        January 24, 2022 at 8:13 am

        Sorry to hear that, Christine. I can't say what went wrong, I've never experienced that. As you can see from the many positive reviews nor do other people.

        Reply
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