Dried cherries are reconstituted with almond extract to give this cake recipe a delightful flavor that goes great with coffee.
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped dried cherries
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
Directions
Step 1
Combine cherries, hot water, and almond extract: let stand 20 minutes. Drain cherries, and pat dry between layers of paper towels. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and 1 cup white sugar. Add yogurt, eggs, and oil. Stir well. Fold in cherries. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 inch round cake pan.
Step 3
Stir pecans and 1 tablespoon white sugar together. Sprinkle on top of batter in pan.
Step 4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until wooden pick comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Serve warm, or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 266 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
Cholesterol16mg | 5% |
Sodium154mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate37g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars23g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium88mg | 7% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium78mg | 2% |
*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.
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