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Jessica Morgan

Classic Cherry Bread: A Must-Try Recipe for Bakers!

Classic Cherry Bread is a delightful and moist loaf that combines the sweetness of cherries with a rich buttery flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the cherries and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a sweeter touch, drizzle a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk over the cooled bread.
  • You can substitute the cherries with blueberries or raspberries for a different flavor.
  • If you prefer a denser bread, replace half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.

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