
Instructions
- Prep the cherries:
Toss the pitted cherries with ¼ cup flour to prevent them from sinking. Saveur - Prepare the pan:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter a 13×18-inch (half-sheet) pan and dust with flour. Saveur - Make the batter:
In a large bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, Kirsch, and vanilla until pale and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until smooth. Saveur
In a separate bowl, whisk together whole-wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually, with the mixer on low, alternate adding this dry mixture and milk in three batches. Saveur - Assemble and bake:
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the cherries on top. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the cake is golden and set. Allow to cool for 30 minutes before cutting into squares. Saveur
Serving Suggestions
- Great with a dollop of sweet whipped cream or served alongside coffee. Saveurchezcarrcuisine.com
- Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or afternoon tea, and deeply satisfying both sweet and tart notes. Saveur
Would you like a cached version made with classic flour or a yeasted twist—like grandmother’s version modified for modern kitchens? Let me know which statement of this classic you’d like to master next!
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