Air fryers are a versatile appliance, and you can use them to make delicious cherry cakes too. Here’s a simple recipe for cherry cakes in the air fryer:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of pitted and chopped cherries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until a cake batter forms.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries into the cake batter.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease the wells of an air fryer baking pan or use silicone cupcake liners.
- Fill each well with the cherry cake batter, about 2/3 full. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Place the baking pan or liners in the preheated air fryer basket.
- Cook the cherry cakes in the air fryer for about 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
- Carefully remove the cakes from the air fryer and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can optionally dust the cherry cakes with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze for added sweetness.
- Enjoy your homemade cherry cakes from the air fryer!
Remember that cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer’s brand and model, so it’s a good idea to check the cakes periodically as they cook to ensure they don’t overcook.
