|"CUSMA LUI GUGUTA"| HOW TO MAKE TRADITIONAL MOLDOVA CHERRY CAKE 🍰

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with unique flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease and flour a cake pan.

Pit and chop the cherries, then set aside.

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and almond extract.

In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until smooth.

Fold in the chopped cherries gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with powdered sugar and lemon zest before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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