Chocolate Cherry Nut Holiday Glazed Loaf Cake
Indulge in the festive flavors of a Chocolate Cherry Nut Holiday Glazed Loaf Cake, the perfect centerpiece for your seasonal celebrations. This rich and moist loaf cake blends velvety cocoa, tangy dried cherries, and crunchy walnuts or pecans for a flavor-packed bite in every slice. Semi-sweet chocolate chips elevate its decadence, while a silky almond-scented glaze adds a touch of sweetness and elegance. Easy to prepare and ideal for sharing, this cake is baked to perfection in under an hour and beautifully drizzled for a holiday-worthy presentation. Whether served at a party, gifted to loved ones, or savored alongside a warm beverage, this chocolate cherry loaf cake is a festive dessert that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.25 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Whisk in the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the dried cherries, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the loaf is cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth and pourable.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf, letting it cascade down the sides. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Slice the loaf cake and serve as a decadent holiday treat. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.3 g | 291% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.0 g | 530% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 660 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 2908 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 732.5 g | 266% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.9 g | 228% | |
| Total Sugars | 445.1 g | ||
| Protein | 94.5 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 688 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 38.6 mg | 214% | |
| Potassium | 3092 mg | 66% | |
*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.
