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Cherry Almond Cake

by angelika on June 15, 2013

Cherry Almond Cake-7

I baked something and it turned out well! I know, I should not be so excited for this fact, especially given the fact that I have been blogging for almost three years. This pregnancy has really stolen my kitchen mojo, so I am thrilled that I can offer you a new and easy cake recipe that tastes amazing. I think almonds and cherries are best friends, secret fraternal twins separated at birth. The only thing better than eating cherries fresh out of the bag on hot a summer day, is baking them into a light almond cake. This cake makes the perfect afternoon pick me up, and would be a great addition to a brunch as well.

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