Cherry Eggnog Bread
Celebrate the festive season with this luscious Cherry Eggnog Bread, a perfect harmony of holiday flavors and charming nostalgia. Infused with the rich creaminess of eggnog, a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and the delightful sweetness of chopped maraschino cherries, this loaf is a holiday treat you won’t want to miss. Its tender, buttery crumb pairs beautifully with a drizzle of optional eggnog glaze for an extra touch of decadence. Quick to prepare and ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make bread is a crowd-pleasing dessert or a cozy companion to your morning coffee. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply indulging in seasonal cheer, this festive loaf will make every slice feel like a celebration. Keywords: Cherry Eggnog Bread, holiday bread recipe, festive dessert, maraschino cherry recipe, eggnog loaf.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cups Eggnog
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Almond extract
- 1 cups Maraschino cherries, chopped and drained
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (optional for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Eggnog (optional for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the eggnog, vanilla extract, and almond extract until the wet ingredients are fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender bread texture.
Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking times may vary slightly depending on your oven.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and eggnog until a smooth, pourable glaze forms. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.
Slice, serve, and enjoy the festive flavors of Cherry Eggnog Bread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.8 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.2 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 793 mg | 264% | |
| Sodium | 1800 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 574.7 g | 209% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 378.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.7 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 457 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 861 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
