Hungarian Sour Cherry Cake, often known as Meggyes Piskóta, is a classic Hungarian homemade dessert featuring a light, tender sponge cake dotted with juicy sour cherries. The contrast between the mildly sweet cake and tart cherries makes every bite wonderfully balanced.
Simple enough for everyday baking yet beautiful enough for guests, this traditional Hungarian cake is especially popular during cherry season.
🇭🇺 Ingredients
For the Cake
4 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1½ cups pitted sour cherries, fresh or well-drained canned
