Description
This cherry bread is soft, moist, and packed with cherries. It features a sweet almond glaze. This is an easy cherry bread recipe for any day.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 20 ounces maraschino cherries drained and chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons reserved cherry juice
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
- Whisk the sugar, milk, oil, egg, and almond extract in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries. Mix carefully to avoid overworking the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer the bread to a rack to cool completely.
- Whisk the powdered sugar, melted butter, cherry juice, and almond extract until smooth to make the glaze.
- Spread the glaze over the cooled bread. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Allow the bread to cool fully before glazing so the topping sets instead of melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American