Yeast cake with cherries and crumble: the perfect dessert for a summer picnic

Summer is a time of year that, apart from long, warm days, also offers us endless possibilities for culinary exploration. Among them, seasonal fruits play a special role. They are a natural treasure that in the right hands can turn into a culinary work of art. One such fruit is cherries - small, but incredibly juicy and full of flavor. Their intense sweetness perfectly matches the lightness of the yeast dough and the crunchiness of the crumble. Yeast cake with cherries and crumble is a classic of Polish cuisine that cannot be missed. This recipe is great for both experienced cooks and those who are just starting their adventure with baking. Cooking with seasonal ingredients is a great way to understand how different flavors and textures can work together to create a dish that is not only tasty, but also healthy and full of nutrients.

Yeast cake with cherries and crumble: the perfect dessert for a summer picnic
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Ingredients:

  • 500g wheat flour (17.6oz)
  • 25g fresh yeast (0.88oz)
  • 120g sugar (4.2oz)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 250ml milk (8.45 fl oz)
  • 75g butter (2.6oz)
  • 2 eggs
  • 500g cherries (17.6oz)
  • Peel of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 200g flour (7oz)
  • 120g sugar (4.2oz)
  • 100g butter (3.5oz)

Instructions:

  1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and add a teaspoon of sugar, leave for 15 minutes to activate the yeast.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  3. Add yeast mixture, eggs and melted but not hot butter to the flour. Knead everything together thoroughly.
  4. Cover the finished dough and leave it in a warm place for 1-2 hours to double its volume.
  5. Wash the cherries, remove the seeds and set aside.
  6. Prepare the crumble by mixing all the ingredients together.
  7. Pour the risen dough into a greased and floured form, put the cherries and sprinkle with crumble.
  8. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees C (356 degrees F) for about 40-50 minutes.

Preparation time: 1 h30 min

Cooking time: 50 min

Macro nutrients per 100 grams

Calories: 347.4 kcal

Carbohydrate: 38.2 g

Protein: 38.3 g

Fat: 4.6 g

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