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Ingredients
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For the Cape d'Or Base
For the Topping
Method
Preparing the Base
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Pour into Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Preparing the Topping
- 7
Prepare the Cherries
In a bowl, combine the pitted cherries with brown sugar and cinnamon. Toss to coat the cherries evenly.
- 8
Add to Batter
Scatter the cherry mixture over the top of the batter in the baking pan.
- 9
Drizzle with Butter
Drizzle the melted butter over the cherry topping.
Baking
- 10
Bake the Cape d'Or
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
