Cherry Squares
Buttery cake squares filled with cherry pie filling that bake up golden and tender. Each square gets a ruby-red cherry center and a dusting of powdered sugar for simple elegance.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
45 minREADY
3 hrsThese cherry squares are what happens when you want something sweet but don’t want to fuss with frosting or layers.
A simple butter cake batter gets scored into squares, each one crowned with a spoonful of cherry pie filling that bakes into jammy sweetness.
The edges crisp up golden while the centers stay soft, and that bright cherry filling adds a pop of color and tartness against all that buttery richness.
Pro Tips
- Score the batter lightly before adding cherries so you know where to cut later
- Don’t overfill with cherry filling or it will overflow during baking
- The lemon juice brightens the flavor and cuts through the sweetness
- Let them cool completely before cutting for the cleanest squares
Ingredients
Directions
Mix sugar and butter until smooth.
Add 1 egg at a time, beating through after each.
Add flour and lemon juice.
Pour into greased 13×9 pan.
Lightly score squares w/knife.
Add 1 spoonful of cherry filling in center of each square.
Bake 350℉ (180℃) for 45 minutes.
Test w/toothpick; Cool; Sprinkle w/powdered sugar.
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