Cherry Bakewell Cake

Recently I have been experimenting with cake flavours (not a banana in sight!) and my latest obsession has turned to almonds and cherries.  I love cherry bakewells, and there is a gluten-free version available to buy in the supermarkets - but £2 for four little bakewell tarts is very expensive and I always prefer to make things at home!  I've yet to try making bakewell tarts (although they're on my list!) so in the meantime here's my adaptation - Cherry Bakewell Cake.

Cherry Bakewell Cake

Ingredients

4oz self-raising flour
4oz butter
4 oz sugar
2 eggs
1tsp baking powder
almond essence
strawberry jam
icing sugar
glace cherries

This is so easy to make!  In a large bowl, beat the flour, butter, sugar, eggs, baking powder and almond essence using a hand mixer until light and smooth.  Add a little milk if necessary.  Pour the mixture into a lined 2lb loaf tin and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes (I used 160c fan).  When cooked, transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Slice in half and spread generously with jam.  Re-assemble, and decorate with glace icing and glace cherries.

A delicious cake that has all the flavour of cherry bakewells in a light, fluffy sponge.

Enjoy!

Best Wishes
Debbie