Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Cherry Bread with a luscious Cherry Glaze. This moist and flavorful bread is packed with juicy maraschino cherries and topped with a vibrant pink glaze, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups chopped maraschino cherries (well-drained and patted dry)
- 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in chopped cherries and cherry juice.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with cherry juice to make the glaze. Drizzle over cooled bread.
Notes
- For a brighter pink glaze, add a drop of red food coloring.
- You can substitute fresh or frozen cherries, but make sure they are pitted and well-drained.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
