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Almond Cherry Bread Recipe
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
 
This Almond Cherry Bread is made with the perfect flavor combination and is delicious anytime.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry loaf, easy cherry bread recipe
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 631 kcal
Author: Jackie
Ingredients
Cake
  • 1 ½ cups fresh cherries pitted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons for dusting cherries
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup canola oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Topping
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
Cake
  1. In a small bowl, stir together the cherries, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of flour.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 2 ½ cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Whisk together the canola oil and sugar in a large bowl.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking until completely mixed. Add the almond extract, and whisk until just combined.
  5. Pour in about half of the dry ingredients, mixing well, then add the remaining dry ingredients along with the yogurt. Fold everything together with a wooden spoon or spatula until just mixed. A few small lumps are fine. The batter will be thick, almost like bread dough.
  6. Fold in the cherries until evenly distributed in the batter. Spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan with a spatula and cover loosely with a piece of foil.
  7. Bake for 1 hour, remove the foil, and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a thin knife inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Rest on a cooling rack for 30 minutes.
Glaze
  1. Combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl, and stir together with a spatula until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake and top off with sliced almonds.
  3. Serve at room temperature or warmed.
Nutrition Facts
Almond Cherry Bread Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 631 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 16g
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 205mg9%
Potassium 204mg6%
Carbohydrates 92g31%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 59g66%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 97IU2%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 118mg12%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.