Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Almond Cherry Bread, a perfect blend of moistness and sweetness that elevates any meal. This quick bread is infused with fresh cherries and aromatic almond extract, creating a deliciously unique treat that’s ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Enhanced with Greek yogurt and buttermilk, this recipe ensures a tender crumb without compromising on flavor. Plus, it’s simple enough for bakers of all skill levels to whip up in under 90 minutes! Whether enjoyed warm with butter or drizzled with a sweet almond glaze, this cherry almond loaf is sure to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cherries (pitted and quartered)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare an 8½-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, Greek yogurt, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt; sift into the wet mixture and mix until just incorporated.
- Toss cherries in cornstarch to coat lightly; fold into the batter along with sliced almonds.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and top with reserved cherries and almonds.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk confectioner’s sugar with cream and almond extract until smooth; drizzle over cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg