# @uncomplicatedchef on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbZA8V-Tgkb
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68475588-uncomplicatedchef-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-29T20:52:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Albana/Food Blogger (@uncomplicatedchef) — https://gondola.cc/uncomplicatedchef

## Caption

I have a soft spot for desserts that don’t need to be perfect. I just spoon juicy cherries over a simple cornmeal batter, pop it in the oven, and let it do its thing. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and I’m one happy person. 🍒💕

I baked this one in my new Lancaster Cast Iron skillet, and I’m already obsessed. It’s handmade in the USA, has the smoothest finish, heats up so quickly, and I can already tell it’s going to be one of those pans I reach for again and again. 

Cherry Cornmeal Spoon Cake (Easy Rustic Summer Dessert)

Serves: 6–8
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min

Ingredients

Cherries

* 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
* 2 tbsp granulated sugar
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* Pinch of salt

Cake

* 1 stick (½ cup) butter, melted
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1 large egg
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/3 cup medium grind yellow cornmeal
* 1 tsp baking powder
* 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F  Butter a 9-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss well and let macerate for 20–30 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
4. Stir in the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Butter s cast iron skillet. Spoon the batter on the skillet and spread evenly. Spoon the macerated cherries over the batter. 
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown
7. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream.

#CherrySeason #SpoonCake #EasyDessert #SummerBaking #homebaker

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cherryseason, easydessert, spooncake, homebaker, summerbaking

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