Decadent Cherry Walnut Streusel Bundt Cake
Indulge in the delightful combination of tart maraschino cherries and rich ground walnuts with our Decadent Cherry Walnut Streusel Bundt Cake. This beautifully layered cake features a moist and fluffy texture, enhanced by a hint of almond extract and warm cinnamon. Topped with a nutty streusel, it's perfect for any occasion – be it a family gathering, a festive celebration, or simply a treat for yourself. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and watch it become a favorite at your dessert table. Share the love with friends and family as this cake serves up to 12 people, each slice bursting with flavor!
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Maraschino cherries
1 (10 ounce) jar (drained)
Brown sugar
1/2 cup (packed)
Ground walnuts
1 cup (ground)
Cinnamon
1 teaspoon
Flour
4 cups (sifted)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon
Sour cream
1 (16 ounce) carton
Baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons
Baking soda
1 teaspoon
Butter
1 cup (softened)
Almond extract
1 teaspoon
Sugar
2 cups
Eggs
6 (large, at room temperature)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Prepare a bundt pan by greasing and lightly flouring it to prevent sticking.
3
Drain the maraschino cherries and set them aside.
4
In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, ground walnuts, and cinnamon; mix well and set aside for later.
5
In another bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
6
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the almond extract, and beat to combine.
7
Add the sour cream to the butter mixture and mix thoroughly until well blended.
8
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the eggs. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing well and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
9
Pour 1/3 of the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle 1/3 of the drained cherries and 1/3 of the nut mixture over the batter.
10
Repeat the layering process two more times, finishing with a final layer of batter on top.
11
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Decadent Cherry Walnut Streusel Bundt Cake?
It is a moist and fluffy bundt cake featuring tart maraschino cherries, rich ground walnuts, almond extract, and warm cinnamon.
How many servings does this cake provide?
This recipe serves up to 12 people.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How should I prepare the bundt pan?
Grease and lightly flour the bundt pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
What size jar of cherries is required?
You will need one 10-ounce jar of maraschino cherries.
Do the maraschino cherries need preparation?
Yes, the cherries should be drained before being added to the cake.
What are the ingredients for the streusel nut mixture?
The mixture consists of 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 cup ground walnuts, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Which dry ingredients should be sifted?
Sift together 4 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
How do I start the batter?
Cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy, then add almond extract.
When should I add the sour cream?
Add one 16-ounce carton of sour cream to the butter and sugar mixture and mix thoroughly until well blended.
How are the eggs and flour incorporated?
Gradually add the flour mixture alternating with the eggs, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
How many eggs are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 6 large eggs at room temperature.
How should the batter be layered in the pan?
Pour 1/3 of the batter into the pan, followed by 1/3 of the cherries and 1/3 of the nut mixture; repeat this three times.
What is the final layer before baking?
The final layer should be the remaining portion of the cake batter on top.
How long does the cake need to bake?
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
How do I know when the cake is done?
The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How long should the cake cool in the pan?
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for approximately 10 minutes.
What is the cooling process after removing the cake from the pan?
Invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Can this cake be served warm?
Yes, you can serve the cake warm or at room temperature.
What type of nuts are used?
This recipe specifically uses 1 cup of ground walnuts.
What flavoring extract is used in the batter?
The cake is flavored with 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
How much butter is needed for the recipe?
You will need 1 cup of softened butter.
Is the brown sugar packed or loose?
The recipe specifies 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar.
What is the texture of this cake?
The cake has a moist and fluffy texture enhanced by the sour cream.
Does this recipe use baking powder?
Yes, it uses 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
Does this recipe use baking soda?
Yes, it uses 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
What occasions is this cake suitable for?
It is perfect for family gatherings, festive celebrations, holiday baking, or as a special treat.
How much flour is required?
The recipe requires 4 cups of sifted flour.
How much cinnamon is in the streusel?
The streusel contains 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
What size container of sour cream is needed?
A 16-ounce carton of sour cream is used in this recipe.