Cherry Or Berry Dessert

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist and flavorful cherry or berry dessert featuring a tender cake base topped with sweet fruit filling. The almond extract adds a subtle nuttiness, making it perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers. Easy to prepare and delightfully comforting, it pairs well with a dusting of powdered sugar.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in almond extract.
  5. Gradually add flour and baking powder, mixing until smooth.
  6. Butter a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Spoon cherry pie filling evenly into 16 spots over the batter.
  9. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

566 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 80.6g 29% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 26.8g 54% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2726.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 258.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11% DV
Calcium 1538.8mg 100% DV
Iron 4.6mg 26% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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