Description
A bright and tender loaf using fresh or frozen cherries, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Whisk the wet ingredients in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the cherries, ensuring they’re coated with a little flour if very juicy.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–65 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American