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Marzipan Cherry Cake

Marzipan Cherry Cake

5 from 3 votes
This show-stopper Marzipan Cherry Cake is a delightful treat for any occasion. It combines a celebration of heavenly ingredients to create a slice of pure bliss. It's a moist and tender cake with the richness of marzipan, cherries, and almonds, all of which produce a beautiful burst of sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American/British
Calories: 478
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams Butter
  • 200 grams Golden Caster Sugar
  • 200 grams Cake Flour + 1 tbsp for dusting the cherries
  • 150 grams Ground Almonds
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract
  • 200 grams Glazed Cherries
  • 150 grams Marzipan
  • 30 grams Slivered Almonds
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  • 50 grams Black Cherry Jam optional

Equipment

  • 20cm Springform Cake Pan or bundt cake pan
  • Hand Mixer or kMix
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • Weighing Scales
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Silicone Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the marzipan into cubes (or grate on the largest setting) and freeze the day before you plan to make the cake.
    150 grams Marzipan
  2. Preheat your oven to Gas 4, 180°C, 350°F.
  3. Grease and line your springform cake pan with unbleached parchment paper. If you can't line your bundt pan, then generously grease and sieve some flour on it.
  4. If your cherries are whole, chop them in half and put them all in a bowl.
    200 grams Glazed Cherries
  5. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour over the cherries and mix to coat lightly.
    Note: Coating the cherries in flour will help to stop them from sinking to the bottom of the cake when it's baking.
Cake Batter
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
    200 grams Butter, 200 grams Golden Caster Sugar
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
    4 large Eggs
  3. Add the almond extract.
    1 tsp Almond Extract
  4. Fold in the cake flour and ground almonds.
    150 grams Ground Almonds, 200 grams Cake Flour
  5. Fold in the frozen marzipan and cherries.
  6. Spoon the cake mixture into the cake pan and level it out evenly.
  7. Scatter the slivered almonds over the top.
    30 grams Slivered Almonds
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes. (Use a skewer to check if the cake is done).
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Sieve some powdered sugar over the top for decoration.
    1 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  11. As an optional extra, warm some cherry jam in the microwave for 10-20 seconds and pour it over the cake before serving.
    50 grams Black Cherry Jam
  12. Slice, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Here are some top tips to help you succeed in making a Marzipan Cherry Cake like a pro:
  1. Bring your butter and eggs to room temperature before starting. This will help you achieve a smooth and homogenous batter.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar thoroughly until light and fluffy, as shown in the video. This step is crucial for creating a tender and airy cake.
  3. Gently fold the frozen grated marzipan into the batter to avoid overmixing. Overmixing can lead to a dense cake.
  4. Sift the flour before incorporating it into the cake batter. This helps in achieving a lighter and more uniform cake texture.
  5. Ensure the cake is completely cool before adding sieved powdered sugar.
  6. The marzipan needs to be frozen before grating or cutting into small cubes.
  7. Coating the cherries in flour will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake when it's baking.
  8. Gluten-Free: Rice flour is a great alternative; substitute equal amounts of brown rice flour, 1 teaspoon of guar gum, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
  9. Dairy-Free: Use your favorite dairy-free butter.
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