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    Cherry Pudding Cake, for Jennie

    Aug 10, 2011 · Modified: Jun 28, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 5 Comments

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    Cherry Pudding Cake - Andrea Meyers

    Life isn't fair sometimes. We make plans as if we have forever, but our time is so short and we forget. We forget to treat moments with our loved ones as special, as something we want to cherish. Michael always says to me, "I'll never have enough time with you." From the man I love who travels a lot, those simple words mean more to me than anything else he could say. But I sometimes forget that he's right, that we'll never have enough time together.

    Like many others, I was stunned by the news of the sudden death of Jennifer Perillo’s husband. I was fortunate to meet Jennie and spend a day with her last year when we went to the Martha Stewart Show, and she was just so friendly and fun to be around. We plotted breaking into Martha's set kitchen and secretly cooking a meal, talked about food, our kids, our husbands who share the same name. She’s such a lovely, talented woman, and I cannot imagine the pain that she and her girls are going through right now. I wish I could be there to help somehow, but distance sometimes gets in the way whether we like it or not.

    Cherry Pudding Cake - Andrea Meyers

    So I’m sending this note of caring to Jennie from across the miles, along with a virtual cherry pudding cake. Cherries always make me smile, and though things are tough, really tough for Jennie and her family right now, I hope the cherries make her smile, too, and I hope she feels how much we all love and support her.

    Recipe Notes

    If you like cherries but don’t like to bake, this recipe will change your mind. Simply put the cherries in the greased baking dish, stir together the batter, sprinkle a little sugar and cornstarch on top, and pour in a cup of boiling hot water. Then you bake it. That’s it. And enjoy it with people you love.

    Make it Dairy-Free or Vegan

    With a few easy substitutions, you can make this dairy-free or vegan. I have not tested this recipe with gluten-free flour.

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    Cherry Pudding Cake

    Adapted from Ann Meyers’ Blueberry Pudding Cake.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 15 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: cake, cherries, dairy-free, eggs
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 323kcal
    Author: Andrea Meyers

    Equipment

    • 9-inch square baking dish, greased
    • large cookie sheet, covered in foil
    • 2 medium mixing bowls

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds sweet cherries (stemmed and pitted, or thawed from frozen)
    • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
    • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
    • 1½ cups granulated sugar (divided)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ cup lowfat milk (or dairy-free milk)
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, or dairy-free butter)
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 cup boiling water

    Serve With

    • ice cream (or dairy-free option)
    • whipped cream (or dairy-free option)
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    Preparation

    • Preheat the oven to 350° F/175° C and set an oven rack in the middle.
    • In one of the bowls, toss the cherries with the cinnamon and lemon juice. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
    • In the other bowl, whisk together the flour, ¾ cup sugar, and baking powder. Stir in the milk and melted butter. The batter will be very thick. Spoon over the cherries.
    • In the same bowl, stir together the remaining sugar and cornstarch and sprinkle over the batter. Slowly pour the boiling water all over the pan. The water will rise up and pool, but it will combine with the batter as it cooks.
    • Place the foil-covered sheet underneath the cherry pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, until the cake tests done and is golden and a little crunchy on top. Allow to cool for about 10 to 15 minutes, then serve warm with ice cream.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Karen Xavier says

      August 12, 2011 at 2:43 pm

      Wow, this looks wonderful... sounds pretty easy too. My first time here and your blog is lovely.
      Karen Xavier

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    2. Robin Diedrick says

      September 03, 2016 at 11:36 am

      Hi Andrea - This recipe is just what I was looking for to go with home made ice cream that my sister-in-law is making at our next family gathering. Since I am cooking for a crowd, I am going to double the recipe. Am I better off just baking 2 9X9 cakes, or would I be able to double the recipe and use a standard 9x13 dish? Thanks for your recipe!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        September 07, 2016 at 6:23 am

        Hi Robin. I've never made it in a 9x13 dish, but can't think of a reason why it wouldn't work. Let me know how it goes!

        Reply

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