Cherry Crumble Pudding Cake 🍒
A delicious combination of buttery shortcrust, creamy vanilla pudding, juicy cherries, and crispy cinnamon streusel – perfect for any occasion!
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👩🏼🍳 Ingredients:
For the Shortcrust Pastry:
• 250 g flour
• 125 g cold butter
• 80 g sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp baking powder
For the Filling:
• 1 packet vanilla pudding powder
• 500 ml milk
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 jar cherries (about 350 g, drained)
For the Streusel:
• 150 g flour
• 75 g sugar
• 80 g butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon
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📝 Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) top/bottom heat. Grease a 26 cm (10-inch) springform pan.
2. Prepare the shortcrust: Combine flour, butter, sugar, egg, and baking powder and knead into a smooth dough. Press into the pan and form a slight edge.
3. Make the pudding: Mix pudding powder, 3 tbsp sugar, and a little milk until smooth. Bring the remaining milk to a boil, stir in the pudding mixture, and let it briefly simmer. Allow to cool slightly, then spread over the shortcrust.
4. Add the cherries: Drain well and distribute evenly over the pudding layer.
5. Prepare the streusel: Mix flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon with your hands until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the cherries.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes until the streusel turns golden brown.
7. Let cool before slicing and enjoying!
😋 Enjoy your homemade cherry crumble cake!
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💡 Tips for the Best Cherry Crumble Cake:
✔ Extra crunch? Add chopped almonds or walnuts to the streusel.
✔ Softer base? Let the cake cool completely before slicing.
✔ More flavor? Add a splash of almond extract or rum to the pudding.
✔ Storage: Stays fresh for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
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❓ FAQs:
1. Can I use fresh cherries instead of jarred?
Yes! Use 350–400 g pitted fresh cherries. If they’re sour, sprinkle them with a little sugar before adding them to the cake.
2. Can I make it in advance?
Absolutely! This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
3. Can I freeze it?
Yes! Slice and freeze individually wrapped pieces for up to 3 months. Just let them thaw at room temperature before serving.