Cherry Vanilla Almond Bread
Cherry Vanilla Almond Bread
This is a very simple, straightforward recipe that has the same base as banana bread; just replacing the bananas with chopped cherries and sliced almonds. Adding in almond extract will help enhance the nutty flavor of the bread, making this a great morning snack; or any time of the day, for that matter. You can substitute any other berry for the cherries such as blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries. Even apples, pineapple, or peaches would work.
Equipment
- loaf pan
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup butter or vegetable shortening melted
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp almond extract
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherries pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds plus 2 tbsp for the topping
- nonstick spray
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the butter, sugar, eggs, and both extracts. Mix in the the egg batter to the flour.
- Mix in the chopped cherries and sliced almonds.
- Grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray. Place the batter into the loaf pan. Top with 2 tbsp of sliced almonds. Place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 50 minutes.
- Allow to rest for 30 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm with a droll op of butter. Turn any leftovers into French toast.
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