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Cherry Poppy Seed Loaf Cake

This Cherry Poppy Seed Loaf Cake is such a beautiful burst of flavour and colour in the middle of winter! The best part? It uses maraschino cherries that are cheap, cheerful and available year round so you can make this 365 days a year!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 301 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Poppy Seed Mix
  • 1/4 cup poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
Poppy Seed Loaf Cake
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Combine the poppy seeds, milk and juice in a small bowl. Set aside while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a standard loaf pan (9x5x3 inches) and set aside.
  3. Beat together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating until fully incorporated, then add in the almond extract. Stir in the poppy seed mixture.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the butter mixture and stir in until combined. Stir in the cherries last, the spoon the batter into the loaf pan, making sure it's even on top.
  5. Bake in the oven for 55-60 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool until you can safely touch the pan and turn out the loaf onto a cooling rack. Cool completely.
  6. Frost with my Cherry Icing Glaze recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 244mg (10%) Potassium 234mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 395IU (8%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301

% Daily Value*

Calories 301kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 244mg 10%
Potassium 234mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 395IU 8%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.