There’s something truly comforting about homemade pirozhki – warm, flaky, and filled with familiar flavors. This chopped dough version is especially tender and crumbly, made with sour cream and butter, and comes together with very little effort. These pirozhki are perfect for a cozy family meal, a quiet afternoon with tea, or whenever you want to bake something simple and comforting from scratch.<br>

Baking Cherry Cake Recipe

How To Make Delicious Cherry Cake 🍒

Easy Moist Fruit Cake Recipe

This homemade cherry and raisin cake with streusel is moist, slightly dense, and filled with the rich aroma of dried cherries, raisins, and a hint of Earl Grey tea. Topped with buttery streusel, it has a sweet crunchy crust that makes every bite irresistible. Perfect as a tea cake, coffee cake, or a comforting homemade dessert for breakfast or evening tea. You can also replace dried fruits with fresh cherries, apricots, or other fruits for a refreshing twist.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 tbsp Earl Grey tea
  • 150 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 150 g powdered sugar
  • 1 pack vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 150 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 130 g dried cherries
  • 50 g raisins

For the Streusel Topping:

  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • 50 g sugar
  • 75 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 pack vanilla sugar

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tea:
    Brew 2 tablespoons of Earl Grey tea with boiling water and let it steep. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat Oven:
    Heat oven to 180°C (356°F). Prepare a rectangular loaf pan lined with parchment paper (wet and wring out the parchment for better shaping).
  3. Mix the Batter:
    • Beat the softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla sugar until creamy.
    • Add the eggs one by one, beating after each addition.
    • Sift the flour together with baking powder and gently mix into the butter mixture.
    • Pour in the cooled tea, then add dried cherries and raisins. Mix until combined.
  4. Bake the Cake (First Stage):
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes.
  5. Make the Streusel Topping:
    • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and vanilla sugar.
    • Add cold butter and chop into the mixture with a knife.
    • Rub with your fingers until it turns into a crumbly streusel.
  6. Add the Streusel and Bake Again:
    Remove the cake from the oven after 25 minutes. Spread the streusel evenly on top. Return to oven and bake for another 25–30 minutes, until golden and crunchy.
  7. Check for Doneness:
    Insert a toothpick into the center — if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.

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