Description
A moist and nutty loaf studded with juicy cherries and topped with a delightful vanilla bean glaze.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
- 1–2 tablespoons milk, to adjust glaze consistency
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring to combine.
- Fold in the chopped cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool completely before glazing.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and enough milk to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf before slicing and serving.
Notes
This loaf freezes well and can be served with savory dishes like roasted green beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cherry loaf, almond loaf, dessert, baking, vanilla glaze