Cherry Bread
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4.7
Cherry Bread
Description
This recipe mixes sugar, milk, oil, eggs, and almond extract with a dry blend of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Coarsely chopped maraschino cherries are folded in, distributing sweet cherry pieces throughout. The batter is poured into a greased loaf pan and baked until a toothpick comes out clean.
The almond extract accentuates the cherry notes, and the optional glaze made from cherry juice, powdered sugar, butter, and almond extract adds a shiny sweet topping that enhances flavor and moisture. The bread has a soft crumb with fruity chunks and a glossy finish from the glaze.
Perfect as a snack or part of breakfast, the bread carries well with a cup of tea or coffee.
Adjust baking time based on loaf pan size and oven type; the bread is done when the internal temperature nears 200ºF. Using maraschino cherries with red dye achieves a pink color; absence of dye results in a paler loaf.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150 grams
- 1/2 cup milk 4 ounces, 2%
- 1/2 cup canola oil (or vegetable or melted coconut oil) 4 ounces
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract) 5 grams
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 260 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking powder 5 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 grams
- 2 jars maraschino cherries 10 ounces each
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar 130 grams
- 1 tablespoon butter 14 grams, melted
- 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice 30 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 grams
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9"x5" loaf pan with cooking spray, or grease with shortening, then dust with flour.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, milk, oil, egg and almond extract. 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup 2% milk, 1/2 cup canola oil, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon almond extract*
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Drain the maraschino cherries, reserving the juice for the glaze. Coarsely chop the cherries in a food processor or with a knife. Gently fold the cherries into the batter. 2 jars maraschino cherries**
- Pour the bread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes***. A toothpick inserted in the center of the bread should come out clean. Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, cherry juice and almond extract in a small bowl. Whisk until it is smooth. 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Once the bread is cool, spread the glaze on top of the bread. If you spread the glaze on while the bread is still warm, it will melt and run off.
- Slice and serve. Store any leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container. The bread freezes well, too.
Notes
- For stronger flavor, add an extra teaspoon of almond or vanilla extract to the batter.
- Using maraschino cherries with red dye gives the bread a pink hue; if using colorless cherries, the bread will not be pink unless food coloring is added.
- Baking time varies by pan size and material; smaller pans may require longer baking.
- The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and internal temperature reaches about 200°F.
- The recipe yields 10 slices; nutritional values are estimates and depend on brand ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 155g | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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