0:00intro finished cake An overhead shot frames a perfectly golden-brown cherry almond coffee cake, still nestled in a rustic black cast iron skillet, centrally placed on a rich, dark wooden table. To the left, a clear glass bowl overflows with plump, dark red cherries, some still on their stems, glistening under the bright, even lighting. A single bright yellow lemon is visible towards the upper right, and a white egg sits in the lower-left corner, adding contrasting elements to the dark wood. Scattered around the main subjects are loose cherries and delicate slivers of almond, suggesting the ingredients of the cake. Several white text overlays appear sequentially: initially "Quick & Easy", then "SUPERFRESH GROWERS", followed by "Cherry Almond", and finally "COFFEE CAKE", introducing the recipe. The overall color palette is warm, featuring deep reds, golden browns, and crisp whites against the dark wood, creating an inviting and delicious atmosphere.
0:05cherries packaging This overhead shot centers on a clear plastic container of 'Superfresh Growers' sweet cherries, placed squarely on a textured dark wooden table. The container is completely full of glossy, dark red cherries, tightly packed. A prominent green and red label featuring the 'Superfresh Growers' logo and product information, including 'Sweet Cherries Cerises sucrées' and weight details, is adhered to the top of the container. Around the primary container, several individual dark red cherries are scattered, along with delicate slivered almond pieces. Two pristine white eggs are visible in the upper-left corner, and a vibrant yellow lemon rests in the upper right, contrasting with the dark wood. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the rich color and freshness of the cherries and the clear branding on the packaging.
An overhead shot captures a pair of hands gently tilting a clear glass measuring cup, pouring white granulated sugar into a larger, clear glass mixing bowl. The bowl is positioned centrally on a dark, richly textured wooden surface. Around the bowl, several scattered dark red cherries, delicate almond slivers, two white eggs, and a bright yellow lemon create a context of baking ingredients. The text overlay "1 1/2 CUPS SUGAR" appears in white at the top of the frame, explicitly stating the quantity being added. The lighting is soft and even, focusing attention on the action of adding the sugar, which piles up softly in the clear bowl.
0:10adding lemon zest This overhead shot focuses on a light-skinned hand carefully adding bright yellow lemon zest from a small, clear measuring spoon into a large clear glass mixing bowl. The bowl already contains a bed of white granulated sugar and is centrally placed on a dark wooden surface. Surrounding the bowl are scattered dark red cherries, individual slivered almond pieces, two white eggs, and a whole yellow lemon, providing a vibrant and fresh context. The text overlay "1 TBSP LEMON ZEST" is prominently displayed in white at the top of the frame. The lighting remains bright and even, highlighting the delicate texture and vibrant color of the lemon zest as it falls into the sugar.
0:11mixing dry ingredients An overhead close-up shot captures a light-skinned hand vigorously whisking the white granulated sugar and bright yellow lemon zest in a clear glass mixing bowl. The metal whisk is rapidly moving in a circular motion, causing the sugar and zest to combine into a uniform, slightly textured, and pale yellow mixture. The bowl is positioned centrally within the frame on a dark wooden surface, with faint glimpses of the surrounding ingredients like eggs and cherries at the edges. A large, prominent white text overlay, "MIX", is displayed in the center of the screen, emphasizing the action. The lighting is bright and direct, clearly illuminating the mixing process and the emerging consistency of the dry ingredients.
In an overhead shot, a light-skinned hand is shown meticulously pouring a single whole egg, with its vibrant yellow yolk and clear whites, from a small, clear glass measuring cup into a larger clear glass mixing bowl. The bowl, centrally located on a dark wooden table, already contains the previously mixed sugar and lemon zest. Surrounding the bowl are the familiar scattered cherries, almond slivers, and two remaining white eggs, along with a bright yellow lemon in the background. A white text overlay, "1 EGG", is displayed at the top of the frame, clearly indicating the ingredient being added. The lighting is consistent and bright, allowing the distinct components of the egg to be visible as they enter the bowl.
This overhead close-up captures a light-skinned hand energetically whisking a single egg into the sugar and lemon zest mixture within a clear glass bowl. The metal whisk moves rapidly in continuous circular motions, quickly incorporating the egg into the dry ingredients. The mixture transforms from a granular white and yellow to a smoother, pale yellow, slightly frothy batter. The bowl dominates the center of the frame, with only hints of the dark wooden surface and surrounding ingredients visible at the edges. A large, bold white text overlay, "MIX", is centrally displayed, emphasizing the ongoing mixing action. The lighting remains bright, clearly showcasing the transformation of the batter as it becomes uniform and creamy.
0:18adding second egg An overhead shot shows a light-skinned hand carefully pouring a second whole egg, complete with its bright yellow yolk and translucent whites, from a small, clear glass measuring cup into a larger clear glass mixing bowl. The bowl, centrally placed on a dark wooden table, contains the already partially mixed pale yellow batter. Around the bowl, scattered dark red cherries, almond slivers, and one remaining white egg, along with a bright yellow lemon, maintain the baking scene's aesthetic. A white text overlay, "1 EGG", is displayed at the top of the frame, indicating the addition of another egg. The lighting is bright and consistent, allowing the distinct components of the egg to be clearly seen as it is added to the developing batter.
0:20mixing second egg This overhead close-up focuses on a light-skinned hand energetically whisking the second egg into the pale yellow batter within a clear glass bowl. The metal whisk, seen from a high angle, is moving rapidly in continuous circular motions, ensuring the egg is thoroughly incorporated. The batter becomes even smoother, more consistent, and slightly thicker, with a uniform pale yellow hue. The glass bowl is the central focus, filling most of the frame, with only the dark wooden surface visible at the edges. A large, bold white text overlay, "MIX", is centrally positioned, reiterating the action. The lighting is bright and even, accentuating the smooth texture and light color of the batter as it is expertly blended.
An overhead shot shows a light-skinned hand carefully pouring white all-purpose flour from a clear glass measuring cup into a large clear glass mixing bowl. The bowl, centrally placed on a dark wooden table, contains the smooth, pale yellow cake batter. Surrounding the bowl, the usual array of ingredients including scattered dark red cherries, almond slivers, a single white egg, and a bright yellow lemon are visible. A white text overlay, "2 CUPS FLOUR", is displayed at the top of the frame, clearly indicating the ingredient and quantity. The lighting is bright and consistent, making the fine texture and pristine white color of the flour stand out as it forms a layer over the liquid batter.
This overhead close-up showcases a light-skinned hand using a red and black silicone spatula to gently yet thoroughly fold and mix white flour into a pale yellow cake batter within a clear glass bowl. The spatula moves in sweeping motions, gradually incorporating the white flour, transforming the mixture into a thicker, more cohesive, and creamy light-yellow dough. The glass bowl fills most of the frame, with only the dark wooden surface visible around its edges. A large, bold white text overlay, "MIX", is centrally positioned, emphasizing the action. The lighting is bright and focused, highlighting the evolving texture and increasing viscosity of the batter as it is expertly combined.
0:26adding melted butter In an overhead shot, a light-skinned hand is shown carefully pouring golden-yellow melted butter from a clear glass measuring cup into a large clear glass mixing bowl. The bowl contains the thick, creamy, light-yellow cake batter and is centrally positioned on a dark wooden table. Surrounding the bowl are the usual complementary ingredients: scattered dark red cherries, almond slivers, a white egg, and a bright yellow lemon. A white text overlay, "3/4 CUP MELTED BUTTER", is displayed at the top of the frame, clearly indicating the ingredient and its quantity. The lighting is bright and even, making the warm, glossy texture of the melted butter prominent as it is added to the batter.
0:28mixing melted butter This overhead close-up shows a light-skinned hand using a red and black silicone spatula to vigorously mix golden-yellow melted butter into the thick, light-yellow cake batter in a clear glass bowl. The spatula is moved in broad, sweeping motions, thoroughly incorporating the butter until the batter achieves a perfectly smooth, homogenous, and slightly glossy consistency. The glass bowl fills most of the frame, with hints of the dark wooden surface and surrounding ingredients visible at the edges. A large, bold white text overlay, "MIX", is centrally positioned, emphasizing the crucial mixing step. The bright, even lighting vividly showcases the smooth texture and rich color of the batter as it is expertly blended.
An overhead shot depicts a light-skinned hand carefully pouring a small amount of dark brown vanilla extract from a metal measuring spoon into the smooth, light-yellow cake batter within a clear glass bowl. The bowl is centrally placed on a dark wooden table, surrounded by scattered dark red cherries, almond slivers, a white egg, and a bright yellow lemon. A white text overlay, "2 TSP VANILLA", is displayed at the top of the frame, clearly indicating the ingredient and its quantity. The lighting is bright and even, making the dark, viscous vanilla extract clearly visible as it creates a small streak against the pale batter, signifying a crucial flavor addition.
0:32adding lemon juice In an overhead shot, a light-skinned hand is shown carefully pouring pale yellow lemon juice from a clear glass measuring cup into the smooth, light-yellow cake batter within a clear glass bowl. The bowl is centrally placed on a dark wooden table, accompanied by scattered dark red cherries, almond slivers, a white egg, and a bright yellow lemon. A white text overlay, "2 TSP LEMON JUICE", is displayed at the top of the frame, clearly indicating the ingredient and its quantity. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the clear, slightly cloudy texture of the lemon juice as it mixes with the cake batter, adding a fresh, zesty element.
0:33mixing flavorings This overhead close-up shows a light-skinned hand using a red and black silicone spatula to gently fold and mix dark brown vanilla extract and pale yellow lemon juice into the smooth, light-yellow cake batter in a clear glass bowl. The spatula moves rhythmically, ensuring the liquids are fully absorbed into the thick batter, which maintains its creamy and consistent texture. The glass bowl fills most of the frame, with only minimal glimpses of the dark wooden surface at the very edges. A large, bold white text overlay, "MIX", is centrally positioned, reiterating the ongoing action. The bright, even lighting vividly highlights the process of incorporating the flavorings, emphasizing the smooth consistency of the completed batter.
0:35adding topping butter An overhead shot displays a light-skinned hand carefully pouring golden-yellow melted butter from a small, clear glass measuring cup into a separate, smaller, empty clear glass bowl. This second bowl is also situated on the dark wooden table, surrounded by the usual assortment of ingredients: scattered dark red cherries, almond slivers, two white eggs, and a bright yellow lemon. A white text overlay, "3 TBSP MELTED BUTTER", is displayed at the top of the frame, specifying the ingredient and quantity for a distinct component of the recipe. The bright, even lighting emphasizes the warm, translucent quality of the melted butter as it flows into the bowl, ready for the next step.
In an overhead shot, a light-skinned hand is shown carefully pouring light brown sliced almonds from a measuring cup into a small clear glass bowl. This bowl already contains the previously added melted butter and is situated on the dark wooden table. Surrounding this area are various ingredients including scattered dark red cherries, remaining almond slivers, two white eggs, and a bright yellow lemon. A white text overlay, "1/2 CUP SLICED ALMONDS", is displayed at the top of the frame, clearly indicating the ingredient and its quantity. The bright, even lighting illuminates the delicate, thin slices of almond as they cascade into the melted butter, forming the base for the crunchy cake topping.
0:38mixing almond topping This overhead close-up captures a light-skinned hand vigorously mixing light brown sliced almonds with golden-yellow melted butter in a small clear glass bowl using a silver fork. The fork is moved in energetic circular motions, thoroughly coating each almond slice with the butter, giving them a glossy sheen. The small bowl is centrally positioned within the frame on the dark wooden surface, with elements of other ingredients faintly visible at the periphery. A large, bold white text overlay, "MIX", is centrally displayed, emphasizing the active preparation of the topping. The bright, even lighting vividly showcases the transformation of the almonds as they become saturated and ready for use as a crunchy topping.
An overhead shot shows a light-skinned hand, with a silver ring on its finger, meticulously greasing the interior surface of a round, black cast iron skillet using a piece of butter wrapped in clear plastic. The skillet is centrally positioned on a dark wooden table. Streaks of white, creamy butter are visibly spread across the dark, matte surface of the skillet, indicating thorough preparation. In the background, the familiar elements of two white eggs, scattered dark red cherries, and a bright yellow lemon are still present, providing context to the baking process. The lighting is bright and even, clearly illustrating the act of greasing and the resulting sheen on the pan's surface.
0:42adding batter to skillet An overhead shot captures a light-skinned hand, adorned with a silver ring, using a black and red silicone spatula to scoop spoonfuls of the thick, pale yellow cake batter from a clear glass mixing bowl and transfer them into the greased black cast iron skillet. The batter is deposited in dollops, beginning to form a base layer within the skillet. The skillet is centrally placed on a dark wooden table, with the glass bowl holding the remaining batter to the left, and scattered cherries, almonds, eggs, and a lemon in the periphery. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the creamy texture of the batter and its smooth transfer into the prepared pan, indicating the next crucial step in assembly.
This overhead close-up shows a light-skinned hand, with a silver ring, meticulously using a red and black silicone spatula to spread the thick, pale yellow cake batter evenly across the bottom of the greased black cast iron skillet. The spatula moves in smooth, circular motions, pushing and leveling the batter until it forms a uniform, flat surface that covers the entire base of the skillet. The skillet occupies most of the frame, centrally placed on the dark wooden table, emphasizing the smooth, consistent texture of the batter. The bright, even lighting vividly showcases the careful process of spreading the batter, ensuring an even bake for the cake.
0:49adding cherries to batter An overhead shot features a light-skinned hand, with a silver ring on its finger, carefully placing individual dark red, pitted cherries onto the smooth, pale yellow cake batter that has been evenly spread in the black cast iron skillet. The cherries are distributed thoughtfully across the entire surface of the batter. The skillet is centrally positioned on a dark wooden table, with scattered almond slivers, an egg, and a lemon providing a backdrop. A white text overlay, "2 CUPS PITTED SUPERFRESH GROWERS® CHERRIES", is prominently displayed at the top of the frame, identifying the specific ingredient. The bright, even lighting illuminates the rich color and plumpness of the cherries, emphasizing their fresh quality as they are arranged on the cake batter.
0:53adding almond topping to batter An overhead shot shows a light-skinned hand, with a silver ring on its finger, carefully sprinkling a mixture of light brown sliced almonds and golden-yellow melted butter from a small clear glass bowl over the dark red cherries and pale yellow cake batter in the black cast iron skillet. The almond mixture is distributed evenly over the top, creating a textured, crunchy layer that partially covers the cherries. The skillet is centrally positioned on the dark wooden table, with scattered ingredients visible in the background. A white text overlay, "ALMOND MIXTURE", is prominently displayed at the top of the frame, identifying this final layer. The bright, even lighting highlights the glistening, buttery almonds as they settle onto the cake, signifying the completion of the assembly process before baking.
This overhead shot focuses solely on a clean, dark wooden table surface, free of any main cooking implements, with only a few scattered almond slivers remaining on its textured grain. The frame is dominated by a large, bold white text overlay "BAKE" at the top, followed by "350 F FOR 40-45 MINUTES" in smaller white text below it, providing clear instructions for the next stage of the recipe. The lighting is bright and even, maintaining a clean and instructional aesthetic, directing the viewer's attention entirely to the textual guidance for baking the assembled cake.
An overhead shot showcases the exquisite final product: a perfectly baked cherry almond coffee cake, still warm and inviting in its black cast iron skillet. The cake boasts a golden-brown crust, dotted with richly caramelized dark red cherries and toasted, golden-brown slivered almonds. The skillet is centrally positioned on the dark wooden table. To the left, a clear glass bowl is once again filled with fresh, dark red cherries, serving as a vibrant garnish. A bright yellow lemon rests in the upper right, and a solitary white egg sits in the lower left, echoing the initial setup. The overall composition is visually appealing, highlighting the successful outcome of the recipe with rich textures and warm, inviting colors under bright, even lighting.
1:01outro finished cake slice An inviting overhead shot presents the dark wooden table featuring the baked cherry almond coffee cake in its black cast iron skillet, with a single slice now elegantly removed. In the foreground, positioned prominently on the left, this perfect wedge of coffee cake rests on a small, round white plate adorned with a delicate blue decorative pattern. Scattered loose dark red cherries and crunchy almond slivers are artistically arranged around the plate and skillet. A bright yellow lemon and a white egg are also visible in the background, completing the composition. Sequential white text overlays appear: "Quick & Easy", then "THE COSTCO WAY", and finally the copyright notice "© 2020 Costco Wholesale Corporation. All rights reserved. Sponsored Content.". The slice reveals the fluffy, light-yellow interior of the cake, speckled with deep red cherry pieces, emphasizing its delicious texture. The bright, even lighting enhances the visual appeal, creating a sense of completion and satisfaction.
The scene transitions to a plain black screen, serving as an end card. Centered prominently on this dark background is white text that reads: "Made with items from Costco.". The text is clean, clear, and easy to read, standing out against the stark black. The minimalist presentation ensures full focus on the branding message. The lighting is uniform and subdued due to the black background, emphasizing the white text as the sole visual element.
