Description
Indulge in the sweet and juicy flavors of cherry bread, a delightful treat that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. This moist and tender bread is loaded with fresh cherries and crunchy nuts, making it a wonderful addition to any brunch or snack time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing and flouring it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Add Cherries and Nuts: Fold in the cherries and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired, and bake for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
Notes
- This bread is delicious when served warm with butter or cream cheese.
- You can enhance the sweetness by drizzling a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk over the bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
