Description
A delightful Almond Cherry Loaf crowned with a smooth Vanilla Bean Glaze, perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the cherries and sliced almonds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, vanilla bean seeds, and milk until smooth.
- Once the loaf has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top and serve.
Notes
Let the loaf cool before glazing for best results. This loaf can be frozen and reheated later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Almond, Cherry, Loaf, Dessert, Vanilla Bean, Easy Baking