In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add:
oil or melted butter
milk
vanilla sugar
Mix well.
2. Add dry ingredients
Sift in:
flour
baking powder
salt
Stir until smooth batter forms.
3. Add cherries
Fold in sour cherries gently.
If using frozen cherries, do not thaw completely (prevents too much juice).
4. Bake
Pour batter into a greased baking tray.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
5. Finish
Let cool slightly.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
🍽️ How to Serve
Serve Meggyes pite:
Warm or cold
With powdered sugar
With whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
With coffee or tea
🔥 Tips for Perfect Cake
Use sour cherries for authentic taste
Don’t overmix batter
Frozen cherries should stay slightly frozen before baking
Add lemon zest for freshness
Check doneness with a toothpick
🇭🇺 A Classic Hungarian Summer Cake
Meggyes pite is a traditional Hungarian dessert that represents:
Home-style baking
Seasonal fruit cakes
Simple countryside recipes
Summer family desserts
It is one of the most nostalgic Hungarian sweets.
❤️ Final Thoughts
Hungarian sour cherry cake is soft, juicy, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. With its fluffy texture and bursts of fruit, it is a simple yet irresistible dessert that feels like home.
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