• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Feels Like Home™ logo

  • Shop
    • Christianity Downloads
    • Family Downloads
    • Food & Cooking Downloads
    • Hobbies & Crafts Downloads
    • Learning Downloads
  • Blog
  • Family
    • Parenting
    • Holidays & Celebrations
    • Kids activities
      • Kids Crafts
      • Christmas Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers
      • Christmas Crafts for Kids
      • Christmas Crafts for Tweens & Teens
    • Learning
      • Reading & Writing
      • STEM
  • Faith
    • Bible Study
    • Encouragement
  • Recipes
    • Comfort Food
    • Eating after Bariatric Surgery
    • Gluten-Free
    • Recipes for Foodie Kids
    • Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals
  • Health
    • Mental Health
      • Hobbies & Crafts
      • Self-Care
    • Physical Health
      • Bariatric Surgery
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • SHOP
  • RECIPES
  • FAMILY
  • FAITH
  • HEALTH
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    See More:   Comfort Food Desserts Raising Foodie Kids Recipes for Beginners

    Last Modified: Aug 9, 2022 by Tara Ziegmont Leave a Comment

    Fresh Cherry Almond Clafoutis | Pudding Cake Recipe

    FacebookMessenger161PinterestTwitterWhatsAppEmail
    161
    SHARES
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    How to make the best fresh cherry almond clafoutis - This simple and easy pudding cake recipe uses sweet black or red cherries (fresh or canned) with a homemade, made from scratch vanilla almond cake. It is amazing with ice cream and real whipped cream!

    PIN IT FOR LATER!

    cherry clafoutis (pudding cake) on a spatulaPin

    Last week, after several days of Allie begging, I took the girls to a local farm to pick blueberries and cherries. I know you can buy these foods at the grocery store, and they may well be cheaper there, but there is no substitute for fruit that was growing at sunrise and on your plate for supper. They taste so much sweeter and cleaner and richer than anything you can buy at the grocery store.

    Plus, shopping local is good for your economy and the environment, too, if those matter to you.

    But I digress. I really wanted to tell you about how my dad and I have an unnatural love of all things cherry. For years, I made a third pie at Thanksgiving - a couldn't be easier cherry pie - even though my dad and I were the only two people who ate it. Typically, the cherry pie turned moldy before it could be finished, because my dad and I would each have a couple of slices, and then it would sit.

    But we loved our cherry pie, and I continued to make it.

    So every year, when cherry season rolls around, I am in the orchard, picking myself quart after quart of fresh, sweet cherries.

    This year, I first made a fresh blueberry cobbler, and it was delicious, but I couldn't wait to make my favorite cherry clafoutis (also called cherry pudding cake, but doesn't clafoutis sound so much fancier?). It comes out a little gooey, and there is an explosion of cherry in every single bite.

    We were headed out to a local diner this past weekend, and I called my dad (who doesn't get out much) to see if he wanted take out when we were done.

    "You know what I would like?" he asked. "I'd like a piece of cake. You could bring me one." My dad has a big sweet tooth, and we discussed exactly what kind of cake he would like to receive. Then I remembered.

    "Oh, hey!" I gasped. "I made a cherry cake from scratch using the cherries I picked last week. Would you like a slice of that or do you want me to bring you a slice of cake from the diner?"

    "The cherry cake would be alright," he replied. I knew that's what he would say.

    So we ate our dinner (I had a reuben sandwich, and it was amazing as always), and as soon as we got home from the diner, I cut my dad and sister each a nice big slice of my cherry almond clafoutis with two big scoops of vanilla ice cream.

    Normally, I walk over to their house, but I didn't want their ice cream to melt, so I drove.

    My dad took two bites of the cake and told me that it was better than anything I could have gotten at the diner - and that is saying something big because this particular diner is famous for its giant, delectable cakes. And also, my dad does not dole out compliments very often, so I was doubly delighted by his reaction.

    Both my dad and sister ate their cakes, and they practically licked their plates clean. I mentioned that I had enough cherries to make a second cake, and my dad said simply, "Well, you'll know where to find me when you do."

    I was hoping that Joe wouldn't want a piece, but he too asked for some, and I gave him a piece with ice cream. He said it was perfect.

    I mentioned that I was thinking about tweaking the recipe to make the cake part thicker, and he said, "NO! It is perfect. Don't change anything!" So I didn't. You have it here just as I made it the first time, thin cake layer and all.

    Then Grace, who I thought didn't even like cherries, asked for a piece. When I asked if she liked it, she asked if she could have another slice, so I think she did.

    I am down to one very small piece of cake left to eat for breakfast tomorrow, and I am a little sad about it. I may be making a new cherry cake sooner than I intended.

    How to make the best cherry almond clafoutis

    1. Preheat the oven to 375º and spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Alternately, you could rub it with butter or shortening, but I prefer to go the lighter route and use the cooking spray.
      cherry cladoutis ingredientsPin
    2. Pit and halve the cherries. When there are approximately 2-½ cups of halved cherries in the bowl, sprinkle them with ½ cup sugar and toss to coat. Finish pitting and halving the cherries, and sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup sugar and toss the whole batch to coat thoroughly. Set aside.
      pour sugar over the cherriesPin sugared fresh sweet cherriesPin
    3. Add the flour, sugar, and baking powder to a large bowl. Whisk together.
      flour mixture before adding wet ingredientsPin
    4. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla and almond extracts to the bowl, and whisk until well blended.
      clafoutis batterPin
    5. Pour the batter into the bottom of the prepared 9x13 pan and smooth out. It may seem like there's not enough batter for the whole pan, but there is. It will be a thin layer, but it will puff up during baking. This is normal.
      pudding cake batter spread in baking dishPin
    6. Spoon the sugared cherries over the cake batter and spread them around in an even layer.
      sugared cherries spread over clafoutis batter in baking dishPin
    7. Bake the cake for 40 minutes or until a tester inserted in the cake part comes out clean.
      finished cherry clafoutis just out of the ovenPin
    8. Best served warm with ice cream, but almost as good served cold (also with ice cream, of course!). It's also really good served with a big fat dollop of real whipped cream. Or go crazy and have both whipped cream and ice cream!
      cherry clafoutis with three slices outPin one slice of cherry pudding cake with a scoop of ice cream on topPin cherry clafoutis in the baking dish with one slice on a plate with a scoop of ice cream on topPin one bit of cherry clafoutisPin

    Please note that this recipe requires sweet cherries. There are tons of recipes for sour or tart cherries, and they are very tasty, but this particular recipe requires sweet cherries. If your cherries are dark red to black, bright yellow, or yellow and red mixed, you have sweet cherries. If they are small and only bright red, they are probably sour cherries, and you will need to find a different recipe.

    While you're here, check out these other amazing cherry desserts:

    • Chocolate Cherry Cake - Easy Black Forest Cake
    • The Best Cherry Almond Cake
    • Homemade Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
    • Couldn't Be Easier Cherry Pie
    cherry clafoutis in a baking dish and on a plate

    Fresh Cherry Almond Clafoutis - Pudding Cake Recipe

    How to make the best fresh cherry almond clafoutis - This simple and easy pudding cake recipe uses sweet black or red cherries (fresh or canned) with a homemade, made from scratch vanilla almond cake. It is amazing with ice cream and real whipped cream!
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine French
    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 483 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cherry pitter

    Ingredients
      

    For the cherry layer

    • 5 cups fresh sweet cherries pitted and cut in half
    • 1 cup sugar total 3 cups of sugar in the recipe, divided

    For the cake layer

    • 2-½ cups flour
    • 2 cups` sugar total 3 cups of sugar in the recipe, divided
    • 4 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1-¼ cup milk
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 1 tablespoons vanilla extract
    • 2 teaspoons almond extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375º. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.

    For the cherry layer

    • Pit and halve the cherries. When approximately ½ are pitted, sprinkle them with ½ cup sugar. Pit and halve the rest, sprinkle with remaining ½ cup sugar, and toss all the cherries to coat.

    For the cake layer

    • Add flour, sugar, and baking powder to a large bowl. Whisk together.
    • To dry ingredients, add milk, oil, and vanilla and almond extracts. Whisk to blend well.
    • Pour cake batter into the bottom of the prepared 9x13 pan. Spread to cover the bottom; it may seem like there's not enough batter, but there is.
    • Spoon sugared cherries over top of the batter and spread around in an even layer.
    • Bake 40 minutes or until a tester inserted in the cake portion comes out clean.
    • Best warm with a scoop of ice cream, but almost as good cold (also with a scoop of ice cream, of course!).

    Notes

    If fresh cherries are not available, you could use canned cherries, but cherry pie filling will not work well in this recipe.
    Please note that this recipe requires sweet cherries. There are tons of recipes for sour or tart cherries, and they are very tasty, but this particular recipe requires sweet cherries. If your cherries are dark red to black, bright yellow, or yellow and red mixed, you have sweet cherries. If they are small and only bright red, they are probably sour cherries, and you will need to find a different recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 111g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 96g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Pin it for later!Follow @FeelsLikeHome or tag #FeelsLikeHomeBlog!
    FacebookMessenger161PinterestTwitterWhatsAppEmail
    161
    SHARES

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Tara.

    Harrisburg PA mom blogger Tara Ziegmont
    I'm passionate about helping women to care for themselves and their families by offering a combination of easy & delicious recipes, family fun ideas, and Christian inspiration. If you're tired of feeling so weary and uninspired, you're in good company.

    If you don’t like cooking or don’t think you can cook, you're in the right place. Feels Like Home is all about simple recipes, and I promise you, ANYONE can make them! No one will ever question your cooking ability again.

    I'm so glad you're here!

    Read more about me...

    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn email me subscribe

    Recent posts:

    cream cheese garlic dip on a crostini

    Cream Cheese Garlic Dip

    An ice cream cone containing homemade rocky road ice cream with marshmallows, pecans, and chocolate chips

    No Churn Rocky Road Ice Cream

    Chuck roast topped with homemade beef gravy with carrots and potatoes on a white platter

    Instant Pot Chuck Roast Recipe

    Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats with blue cheese crumbles, diced celery, and homemade ranch dressing

    Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats

    AS SEEN ON

    a list of the websites where Tara Ziegmont has been featured

    Popular Recipes


    OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE


    WORLD'S BEST CHILI WITH BACON


    COULDN'T BE EASIER CHERRY PIE


    BLT SALAD WITH LEMON MAYO DRESSING


    CHEESEBURGER SOUP FROM TASTE OF HOME

    Food with an Instant Pot in the background

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions

    As seen on

    a list of the websites where Tara Ziegmont has been featured

    Contact Tara


    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure policy.

    Copyright © 2022 Feels Like Home Blog

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Do not sell my personal information.
    SettingsAccept
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    Non-necessary
    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
    SAVE & ACCEPT