Cherry almond bread (simple homemade loaf) you’ll love!
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A delightful cherry almond bread that is easy to make at home, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the cherries and sliced almonds gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh cherries when in season.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add a glaze on top for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg