Sour Cherry Cake – Hungarian Style 🇭🇺….

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Prep & Preheat:
    • Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
    • Line a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Make the Batter:
    • In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
    • Slowly whisk in oil, milk, and vanilla.
    • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until you get a smooth batter.
  3. Assemble:
    • Pour batter evenly into prepared pan.
    • Distribute pitted sour cherries evenly over the top (they will sink slightly as it bakes).
  4. Bake:
    • Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool & Finish:
    • Let the cake cool completely.
    • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

🍽️ Serving:

Slice into squares or rectangles and serve with coffee, tea, or even a dollop of whipped cream for a dessert-like touch.


This cake is loved for its light, fluffy crumb and the tart pop of cherries that balances the sweetness — a true Hungarian coffeehouse classic.

Would you like me to include a chocolate swirl variation (a popular twist where part of the batter is flavored with cocoa powder)? 🍫

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