Cherry loaf cake with honey whipped cream

it's officially cherry season & we’ve partnered up with four bakers to create their favorite cherry themed cakes in honor of our new nicotine mint flavor, cherry. 🍒🎂⁠

Recipe:

serves 12

Ingredients

Cherry Loaf Cake

  • 150g olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 200g sugar, +1 tbsp for topping
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 150g cherry yogurt
  • 35g white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 250g AP flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp bp
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cup cherries, pitted

Honey Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp of honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a loaf pan with oil and parchment paper.

Step 2

Pit 1 1/2 cup of cherries. Set aside 10 cherries for topping, then combine the rest of the cherrieswith 1 tablespoon of flour, so they’re lightly coated.

Step 3

Whisk together 250g AP flour, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp baking soda in asmall bowl.

Step 4

In a stand mixer, combine 2 large eggs with 200g of sugar and the zest of 1 lemon on high; you can whisk by hand—it’ll just take longer! You’re looking for a pale yellow color and foamy texture.Shut the mixer, add 1 tsp vanilla, 35g white vinegar and 150g cherry yogurt (I used an individual cherry Chobani yogurt), and mix until combined.

Step 5

With your mixer on low, slowly stream in 150g of olive oil. Turn off the mixer, add in the dry ingredients, and combine with a spatula, scraping the bottom as needed. Stop mixing when few streaks of flour are left. Mixture should be thick and fluffy.

Step 6

Add in the 1 cup of floured cherries, and mix until just combined.

Step 7

Pour batter into loaf cake, smoothing the top with a spatula. Add the remaining cherries to the top, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar; granulated sugar works fine; so does brown or demerara.

Step 8

Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

While your cake is baking, make the honey whipped cream: in your stand mixer, mix 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 tbsp of honey and 1 tsp of vanilla. Mix until medium peaks. 

Step 10

You can simply plop the cream on top, or place into a piping bag to create beautiful fluffy mounds. Top with either fresh cherries, or your favorite cherry jam.

Recipe by Jamie Rothenberg

Jamie Rothenberg is the creative force behind FoodJars, a Brooklyn-based dessert project known for its whimsical, layered treats and nostalgic flair. What began as a personal food diary has evolved into a vibrant brand and community, with Jamie’s creations (Think heart-shaped cakes, edible glitter, and seasonal produce, blending indulgence with visual storytelling). With a background in content marketing and food media, Jamie also hosts Cake Club workshops at RecCreate Collective, where cake decorating becomes a joyful, collaborative experience.