Dark Cherry Bundt Cake
"Cherries and almond extract pair beautifully in this delectable cake. Yogurt adds subtle flavor and helps keep the cake moist. Make Ahead Tip: Equipment: 10-inch Bundt pan or tube pan with removable bottom..."
INGREDIENTS
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For Cherry filling:
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
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3 cups fresh or frozen (thawed; see Tip) dark sweet cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped
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2 tablespoons kirsch (see Note) or orange juice
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1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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For Cake:
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1 2/3 cups cake flour
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1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons butter, slightly softened
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3 tablespoons canola oil
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1 1/4 cups nonfat vanilla or lemon yogurt
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2 large eggs
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2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar, for garnish
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Be sure to measure frozen cherries while still frozen, then thaw. (Drain juice before using). Ingredient Note: Kirsch (also called kirschwasser) is clear cherry brandy, commonly used as a flavor enhancer in fondue and cherries jubilee. Equ
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