Description
Bake a delightful loaf of Easy Almond Cherry Bread that perfectly balances the tartness of fresh cherries with the rich flavor of almonds. This moist and fluffy bread is an ideal breakfast treat or snack, whether for a casual brunch or a special gathering. With its sweet almond glaze adding an extra touch of elegance, this recipe is not only easy to prepare in just 20 minutes but also offers a deliciously nutty flavor that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups cherries, pitted and quartered
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line an 8½-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, Greek yogurt, buttermilk, melted butter, almond extract, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Toss quartered cherries in cornstarch to prevent sogginess and fold them into the batter along with sliced almonds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle reserved cherries and almonds on top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the almond glaze, mix confectioner's sugar with almond extract and cream until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg