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German Sour Cherry Cake Recipe – Oma's Sauerkirschkuchen

This sour cherry cake recipe, Sauerkirschkuchen, is just the one you've been searching for! It's totally German, and it's a picture-perfect dessert that's certain to please. Don't wait! Try it now! 

Cherry cake is especially a great summer treat. Just imagine, you're sitting back in your chair, enjoying your front porch in the warm summer breeze, as you indulge in the taste of cherries baked in a delicious cake.

Cake Ingredients:

• 2⁄3 cup (150 g) butter
• 2⁄3 cup (135 g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) almond extract
•  pinch of salt
•  3 large eggs
• 1 1⁄4 cups (165 g) all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup (65 g) cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
• 28-oz (795-g) jar sour cherries, drained

Topping Ingredients 

• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons (38 g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (245 g) Greek yogurt (or quark)

Instructions:

1. Grease and flour a 10" springform pan. Preheat oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
2. Beat together the first 4 ingredients using hand mixer on medium speed until creamy. Mix in the 3 eggs.
3. Stir together the flour, cornstarch and baking powder in a small bowl. Add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. This will make a thick smooth dough for the cake batter.
4. Spread dough into the prepared pan, using a wet spoon to smooth the dough. Cover with the cherries. Bake for 35 minutes.
5. About 5 minutes before the 35 minutes are up, whip the 2 eggs, 3 tbsp sugar and Greek yogurt together until creamy.
6. Spread over the hot cake and continue baking for a further 25 minutes.
7. Serve when cooled, topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Yum!

Notes/Hints:

• As mentioned in the ingredient list above, I mention using quark as a substitute to Greek yogurt. Quark is the German alternative that can be made in place of yogurts or sour cream. It is especially used in salads, spread on sandwiches, or in Germany, commonly you can find it served as a dessert with honey and berries mixed in with the quark.
• When cherry juice is drained, you can set it aside in a cup or container and use it later on. You can pour a little bit of cherry juice over your ice cream for a yummy dessert. 
• Did you know that cherry juice is also rich in iron, antioxidants, potassium, and can help fight inflammation?

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