09/02/2022
Growing up in Maine, summer was always a short season. It tends to sneak up on you in June and then, before you know it, there’s a red tinge to the leaves and a chill in the air. And because summer goes by in a flash, we learn to take advantage of what the season has to offer before it’s too late.
Dark sweet cherries adorn grocery store shelves and farmers markets come summer. Knowing that their availability is limited, it’s easy to go overboard. When you’ve got more cherries than you know what to do with, look no further than this simple Cherry Cake that won’t make you break a sweat.
This is a rich butter cake flavored with almond extract and studded with fresh sweet cherries. It’s wonderful as a snacking cake that can be served for breakfast or dessert, so you can enjoy cherries all day long.