Cherry Fruit Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon green tea rubs (a mixture of green tea leaves, sugar, and spices)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup pitted cherries, fresh or frozen and thawed
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or almonds)
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

Prepare the Green Tea Rubs:

Combine the green tea leaves, sugar, and spices in a small bowl to create the green tea rubs. This mixture will be used to add a unique flavor to the cake.

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Combine the Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the pitted cherries and chopped nuts (if using) into the batter.

Bake the Cake:

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool the Cake:

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with Powdered Sugar:

Serve:

Serve the Cherry Fruit Cake at room temperature, enjoying the combination of the moist, flavorful cake with the tart cherries and the hint of green tea from the rubs.