🇭🇺 Hungarian Sour Cherry Cake (Meggyes Sütemény)

Hungarian Sour Cherry Cake, often known as Meggyes Sütemény, is a wonderfully simple traditional-style Hungarian dessert featuring juicy tart sour cherries baked into a soft, buttery cake.

The combination of sweet vanilla cake and bright, slightly sour cherries makes every bite balanced and refreshing. It is an easy homemade dessert that works beautifully for afternoon coffee, family gatherings, holidays, or a relaxed weekend bake.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
• Zest of 1 lemon

For the Cherry Filling

• 2 cups (300–350 g) pitted sour cherries, fresh or well-drained canned
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

For Finishing

• Powdered sugar, for dusting