Dried Cherry Cake

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white

Instructions

  1. Combine cherries, hot water, and almond extract: let stand 20 minutes. Drain cherries, and pat dry between layers of paper towels. Set aside.
  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.
  3. Stir pecans and 1 tablespoon white sugar together. Sprinkle on top of batter in pan.
  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 & Diet Analysis (per serving)

767 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.8g 26% DV
Total Fat 45.6g 58% DV
Carbs 87.4g 32% DV
Fiber 6.6g 23% DV
Sugar 30.3g 61% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12569.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 520.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 78.8mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 236.5mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 1657mg 100% DV
Iron 6.2mg 35% DV

* % 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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