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Cherry Bread

A tender, slightly sweet quick bread studded with juicy bursts of cherries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute: 1:1 gluten-free flour blend; add 1–2 tbsp more if the batter seems loose
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Substitute: 3/4 cup maple syrup or honey — reduce milk by 2 tbsp
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk Use buttermilk for tang and lift
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil Or melted butter for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract for a different profile
  • 1 egg Vegan swap: 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water, rested 5 minutes

Fruit

  • 1 cup pitted cherries, fresh or canned If using frozen, thaw and drain

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment if you like an easy lift-out.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg briefly, then whisk in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined — small streaks of flour are fine. Do not overmix.
  • Fold in the cherries carefully so they don’t break up and color the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Baking

  • Bake for 50–60 minutes. Start checking at 45 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Cool completely before slicing for the best texture.

Notes

Serve slices slightly warm with butter, cream cheese, or mascarpone. For brunch, plate it with whipped ricotta and drizzle with honey.
Keyword Baking, cherry bread, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Quick Bread