Cherry Streusel Cake

A fruity cherry cake featuring a crunchy cinnamon crumble topping and a sweet milk glaze for afternoon tea.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 602.6 kcals 4820.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 89.8 grams 718.2 grams
Fat 25.6 grams 204.8 grams
Protein 6.4 grams 51.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
75
g
Demerara Sugar
For the topping
Dairy
75
g
Unsalted Butter
For the topping
2
piece
Eggs
Free-range
150
g
Unsalted Butter
Plus extra for greasing
30
ml
Milk
2-3 tablespoons, use as needed for consistency
Fruits
200
g
Cherries
Stones removed
GrainsCereals
75
g
Plain Flour
For the topping
250
g
Plain Flour
For the cake
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Ground Cinnamon
For the topping
1
tsp
Ground Cinnamon
For the cake

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a 20cm springform cake tin.
  • Rub the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and butter together in a bowl until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Whisk the eggs, butter, and sugar for five minutes until well combined.
  • Stir in the soured cream, then fold in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda.
  • Spoon half the batter into the tin, add the cherries, cover with the remaining batter, and add the streusel topping.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for five minutes.
  • Whisk the icing sugar with approximately 30ml of milk to form a glaze.
  • Spoon the glaze over the cake and let it harden for 10 minutes.