Cherry Very Almond Bread
Indulge your senses with Cherry Very Almond Bread, a delightfully moist loaf bursting with the sweet-tart richness of chopped maraschino cherries and the nutty crunch of sliced almonds. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tea-time treat, this easy-to-make bread is elevated by aromatic almond and vanilla extracts, creating a flavor profile that’s both comforting and elegant. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s as effortless as it is irresistible. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds the perfect finishing touch to this charming sweet bread, making it ideal for special occasions or as a simple indulgence. Try this crowd-pleasing cherry almond bread for a bakery-quality treat right from your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 large eggs
- 0.75 cups whole milk
- 1 cups maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 0.5 cups sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, eggs, and whole milk until smooth.
Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and sliced almonds, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, sift powdered sugar over the cooled loaf for a light dusting of sweetness before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.0 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.9 g | 350% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 2097 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 525.0 g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 320.5 g | ||
| Protein | 58.4 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 570 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1268 mg | 27% | |
*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.
