Kolac sa visnjama (Cake with sour cherries)

Juicy and soft homemade cake with cherries that combines a light dough and a refreshing fruit aroma. It is easy to prepare and is great for family moments, with coffee or as a light summer dessert.

Preparation time: 20-30 minutes.

Baking time: 35–45 minutes.

Cooling time: 30-60 minutes.

Total time: 1 h 25 - 2 h 15 minutes.

Tags: for dessert, for vegetarians.

Ingredients: 5 eggs, 200g sugar, 100g butter (100 ml of oil), 200g flour, 750g - 1 kg of sour cherries (cherries), 1/2 cup sugar, 1 vanilla sugar (10g) or 1-2 tablespoons of vanilla extract, powdered sugar

Preparation:
1. Whisk eggs with sugar, add butter (oil) and flour.
2. Combine well, pour into a greased pan and bake.
3. Mix sour cherries (cherries) with 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla sugar.
4. When the cake is half-baked cover with sour cherries (cherries) and return to oven to bake thoroughly.
5. Cooled cake sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Storage and shelf life:

Store the cake in a covered container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Tips:

• Drain the sour cherries well before adding so that the cake does not become too moist.
• If using frozen cherries, thaw them and remove excess juice.
• Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Can I use frozen cherries? 

Yes. They need to be thawed beforehand and drained well.

2. Can I use oil instead of margarine? 

Yes. The recipe calls for a replacement of 100 ml of oil.

3. Can I use unsalted butter instead of margarine?

Yes. Cake with cherries will have a fuller and more pleasant taste, and the dough will be a little softer and more aromatic.

4. Does margarine or unsalted butter need to be melted before adding to the mixture?

No. Margarine or unsalted butter should be at room temperature so that it is easier to mix with eggs and sugar.

5. Can I use cherries?

Yes. Cherries give a sweeter and milder taste than sour cherries.

6. How do I know that the cake with cherries is baked?

A toothpick inserted into the center should come out dry or with a few small crumbs.

7. Can the cake with cherries be frozen?

Yes. Well packed, it can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.

8. Is it necessary to remove pits from sour cherries or cherries?

Yes. It is recommended that sour cherries or cherries are pitted before use.

9. I see that it is an old recipe and it does not say how long it is baked and at what temperature. How do I know how long to bake and at what temperature because I'm a beginner?

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 15–20 minutes. Then cover with sour cherries or cherries and return to the oven to bake for another 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

10. When do I sprinkle it with powdered sugar?

When the cake has cooled completely, after 30-60 minutes you can sprinkle it with powdered sugar.

Updated: 06/28/2026

Sočan i mekan domaći kolač sa višnjama koji spaja lagano testo i osvežavajuću voćnu aromu. Jednostavno se priprema i odličan je za porodične trenutke, uz kafu ili kao lagani letnji dezert.

Vreme pripreme: 20-30 minuta.
Vreme pečenja: 35–45 minuta.

Vreme hlađenja: 30-60 minuta.
Ukupno vreme: 1 h 25 - 2 h 15 minuta.

Oznake: za dezert, za vegetarijance.

Sastojci: 5 jaja, 200g secera, 100g margarina (100 ml ulja), 200g brasna, 750g - 1 kg visnji (tresnji), 1/2 solje secera, 1 vanilin secer (10g) ili 1-2 kašičice vanila ekstrakta, secer u prahu

Priprema:
1. Umutiti jaja sa secerom, dodati margarin (ulje) i brasna.
2. Dobro sjediniti, sipati u podmazan pleh i peci.
3. Visnje (tresnje) pomesati sa pola solje secera i vanilin secerom.
4. Kada je upola peceno prekriti sa visnjama (tresnjama) i vratiti u rernu da se dopece.
5. Ohladjen kolac posuti secerom u prahu.

Čuvanje i rok trajanja:

Čuvajte kolač u posudi sa poklopcem na sobnoj temperaturi do 2 dana ili u frižideru do 4 dana.

Saveti:

• Višnje dobro ocedite pre dodavanja kako kolač ne bi postao previše vlažan.
• Ako koristite zamrznute višnje, odmrznite ih i uklonite višak soka.
• Poslužite uz  umucen šlag ili kuglu sladoleda od vanile za dodatni užitak.

 Cesto postavljana pitanja: 

1. Da li mogu da koristim zamrznute višnje?

 Da. Potrebno ih je prethodno odmrznuti i dobro ocediti.

2. Da li umesto margarina mogu da koristim ulje?

 Da. U receptu je predviđena zamena od 100 ml ulja.

3. Da li umesto margarina mogu da koristim neslan puter?

Da. Kolač sa visnjama će imati puniji i prijatniji ukus, a testo će biti malo mekše i aromatičnije.

4. Da li treba margarin ili neslan puter da budu otopljeni pre dodavanja u smesu?

Ne. Potrebno je da margarin ili neslan puter odstoje na sobnoj temperaturi kako bi se lakše umutili sa jajima i šećerom.

5. Mogu li da koristim trešnje?

Da. Trešnje daju slađi i blaži ukus od višanja.

6. Kako da znam da je kolač sa visnjama pečen?

Čačkalica zabodena u sredinu treba da izađe suva ili sa nekoliko sitnih mrvica.

7. Može li se kolač sa visnjama zamrznuti?

Da. Dobro upakovan može se čuvati u zamrzivaču do 2 meseca.

8. Da li je potrebno vaditi koštice iz višanja ili tresanja?

Da. Preporučuje se da višnje ili trešnje budu očišćene od koštica pre upotrebe.

9. Vidim da je starinski recept i ne pise koliko se dugo pece i na kojoj temperaturi. Kako da znam koliko dugo da pecem i na kojoj temperaturi jer sam početnik?

Peći u prethodno zagrejanoj rerni na 180°C oko 15–20 minuta. Zatim prekriti višnjama ili trešnjama i vratiti u rernu da se peče još 20–25 minuta, dok ne porumeni.

10. Kada posipam šećerom u prahu?

Kada se kolac potpuno ohladi, posle 30-60 minuta mozete posuti šećerom u prahu.

Azurirano: 28.06.2026.