Cherry Bread Loaf

Sweet, moist, and bursting with fruity charm, this Cherry Bread Loaf is the perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Made with rich buttermilk, indulgently melted butter, and a hint of almond extract, every bite is soft, flavorful, and delicately aromatic. The addition of maraschino cherries and a splash of their syrup infuses the loaf with vibrant color and juicy sweetness, while a drizzle of powdered sugar glaze adds an irresistible finishing touch. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make loaf is baked to golden perfection in under an hour. Whether served fresh or enjoyed as leftovers, this cherry bread is a delectable homemade delight that’s sure to impress. Keywords: Cherry Bread Loaf, maraschino cherry dessert, homemade quick bread, easy cherry recipes, sweet bread recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
• 0.75 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted unsalted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and maraschino cherry juice to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cherry bread loaf.

Step 10

Slice and serve your Cherry Bread Loaf. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1185.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3487.0

Total Fat 109.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 465.2mg	0%
Sodium 1795.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 596.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 401.5g
Protein 38.7g	0%

Vitamin D 142.2IU	0%
Calcium 342.6mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 676.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.0%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 67.6%