Cherry Dessert Casserole
This Cherry Dessert Casserole will satisfy even the most persistent sweet tooth. Made with sweet cherries, this baked fruit dessert recipe is soft, moist, and best when served warm. The sweet, cake-like topping is the perfect complement to the tart cherries. A sprinkle of powdered sugar adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this homemade dessert. The cornmeal creates a wonderful, slightly course texture to this simple dessert.
If you're not a huge fan of cherries, you're in luck. Feel free to substitute in your favorite fruit or berry. Peaches, blueberries, and apples are all great options for this dessert casserole. Since you can use many different types of fruit, you can make this dessert casserole all year long. Simply use your favorite seasonal fruit and bake up a delicious treat. To serve this delightful cherry cake, top each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and dig in.
Notes
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Yields16 slices
Preparation Time20 min
Cooking Time50 min
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/4 cup yellow or white cornmeal
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter at room temperature
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 pound sweet dark cherries, pitted (see Note)
- powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- Sift together the flour, cornmeal, and baking powder and set aside. In an electric mixer, beat sugar and butter together for 4 minutes until light and fluffy, stopping frequently to scrape down the sides. Add almond and vanilla extracts and the eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl sides and bottom once.
- Fold in the cherries by hand until well mixed. Spoon batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until center tests done and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour before removing pan sides. Sprinkle cake with powdered sugar just before serving.
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Princess Carolyn
Apr 19, 2016
This is really yummy! The cherries were nice and tangy, and the sauce had a good consistency.
Nina Cabina
Apr 19, 2016
Yum! The tartness of the cherries was a great counter to the sweetness of topping. Definitely wish that I had had some ice cream to put on top - a french vanilla perhaps? Will keep this recipe handy!
Kate Abbey
Apr 19, 2016
I had this casserole yesterday, the cherries made it the perfect sweet dessert!
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