Best 7 Cheery Cherry Loaf Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of cherries with our exquisite collection of cherry loaf recipes. From classic Cherry Loaf and Cherry Cream Cheese Loaf to unique variations like Cherry Chocolate Chip Loaf and Cherry Pistachio Loaf, our recipes offer a symphony of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step guides ensure that you'll create perfect cherry loaves every time. Embark on a culinary journey as you explore the vibrant world of cherry loaves, and discover the perfect recipe to satisfy your sweet cravings.

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DARK CHOCOLATE ROASTED CHERRY QUICK BREAD



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Roasting cherries brings out their deep, rich flavor in this decadent chocolate bread, and Bisquick mix is the shortcut ingredient to get you started.

Provided by Stephanie Wise

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
3 eggs
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup roasted cherries*
Powdered sugar, if desired
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons unsweetened baking cocoa
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pan). Lightly grease bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In large bowl, beat Bisquick mix and 1/2 cup baking cocoa with whisk. Add granulated sugar, oil, milk and eggs; stir to combine. Stir in cream cheese; fold in roasted cherries. Spread batter evenly in pan.
  • To make Streusel: In small bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar and 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa. Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Sprinkle streusel over top of batter in pan.
  • Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pan. Carefully loosen bread from edges of the pan with knife, then remove from pan to cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Sprinkle top of cooled bread with powdered sugar.
  • *To roast cherries: Toss fresh or frozen (thawed) dark sweet cherries in ungreased shallow baking dish with 1 teaspoon sugar. Bake at 450°F about 10 minutes or just until cherries burst. Transfer cherries to bowl, and freeze 10 minutes to cool before folding in to batter.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHERRY-CHOCOLATE LOAF



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I am very proud of my banana bread recipe, which is why I adapted it into this amazing cherry-chocolate loaf. While cherries really aren't anything like bananas, this really did work out extremely well--this loaf is a delicious option for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pitted cherries
½ cup dark chocolate chunks
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup powdered sugar
3 teaspoons milk, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x4-inch loaf pan with 1 teaspoon butter and reserve.
  • Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl.
  • Cream 1/2 cup butter and sugar together in another bowl with a spatula or an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time with a whisk or an electric mixer, fully blending in the first egg before adding the next. Stir in yogurt and vanilla extract.
  • Chop pitted cherries coarsely with a knife, or by pulsing on and off a few times in a food processor. Add to the wet ingredients along with the chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts. Stir briefly to combine. Batter may look curdled, but don't worry.
  • Pour in the flour mixture and mix with a spatula until all the flour has disappeared. Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan, making sure to smooth the top evenly and fill in the corners. Tap pan on the counter to release any air pockets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let bread rest in the pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
  • While bread is resting, combine powdered sugar and milk in a bowl for icing, adding more milk as needed to reach a thin, runny consistency.
  • Brush icing over loaf, allowing to drip down the sides. Let cool completely before slicing and serving, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 52.6 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 272.3 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

CHERRY SPICE LOAF



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This is a pretty loaf loaded with fruit and tastes good.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup milk
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup dates, pitted and chopped
½ cup candied cherries
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • Beat eggs slightly. Beat in sugar and oil. Slowly add milk and almond flavoring.
  • In second bowl put flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Stir in dates, cherries, raisins, and nuts. Pour into batter, stirring only to moisten. Spoon into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour in 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. After 10 minutes turn loaf out to cool on a rack. Store in plastic bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 185.4 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

CHEERY CHERRY LOAF



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Very Christmassy red and green cherries dot this luscious loaf cake. The pecans add another texture and taste. Very "comfort food" tasting.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 ounce) jar red maraschino cherries
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted
1 (8 ounce) jar green maraschino cherries, drained and cut up
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º F.
  • Grease 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan.
  • Drain red cherries, chop and set aside.
  • Reserve liquid from red cherries only.
  • Add water, if needed, to this liquid to equal 1/3 cup.
  • Set liquid aside.
  • Drain green cherries, chop and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs.
  • Add milk, butter and red cherry liquid to dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  • Fold in red and green cherries, pecans and orange peel.
  • Pour into a greased loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until bread tests done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1561.7, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 101.4, Sodium 571.5, Carbohydrate 342.7, Fiber 22.7, Sugar 279.6, Protein 10.7

CHEERY CHERRY LOAF



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You can serve this loaf year-round- but its cherries give it a pretty Christmasy look. In addition to being a lovely gift, it's something I often include in meals at home. I have also entered my loaf in fairs, where it's always a winner. I'm a widow (three grown daughters) who enjoys baking and crafting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 jar (6 ounces) red maraschino cherries
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 jar (8 ounces) green maraschino cherries, drained and cut up
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Drain red cherries, reserving liquid; add water, if needed, to liquid to equal 1/3 cup. Cut up cherries; set cherries and liquid aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, butter and cherry liquid; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in the red and green cherries, pecans and orange zest. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHERRY LOAF



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This bread was very good. I made it a few years ago. I love desserts with marashino cherries. From Jean Paré.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter, soften
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons maraschino cherries, chopped, juice reserved
2 tablespoons cherry juice (maraschino juice)
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add the egg, almond extract and vanilla while beating. Add cherries and the juices. Beat to combine everything.
  • Put flour in a small bowl. Add baking powder and salt. Add to the mixture of cherries. Stir just enough to wet the dry ingredients. Pour the dough in a greased loaf pan. Cook in the oven at 350 F for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in it comes out dry. Cut in 8 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.7, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 34.7, Sodium 142.8, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12.9, Protein 2.5

CHERRY LOAF CAKE



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Make this moreish cherry cake for afternoon tea or a coffee morning. Made with sweet glacé cherries and crunchy almonds, it won't last long

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

200g soft unsalted butter, plus extra for the tin
200g golden caster sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract (optional)
75g glacé cherries, patted dry if in syrup, then quartered
175g self-raising flour
50g ground almonds
½ tsp baking powder
100g icing sugar
a drop of almond extract
1-2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter a 900g loaf tin and line with baking parchment. Beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla and almond extract (if using).
  • Toss the cherries with 2 tbsp of the flour in a bowl. Tip the rest of the flour, the ground almonds, baking powder and a pinch of salt into the bowl with the sugar and eggs, and mix until just combined. Fold in the cherries and any remaining flour in the bowl. Spoon into the prepared tin and smooth over the top.
  • Bake for 50-55 mins, or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool for 10 mins in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as it is, or mix the icing sugar with the extract and enough milk to make a thick but pourable consistency. Drizzle over the loaf cake, and scatter over the flaked almonds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cherries: Fresh cherries are ideal for this recipe, but frozen cherries can also be used. If using frozen cherries, thaw them completely before using.
  • Pit the cherries: If using fresh cherries, you will need to pit them before adding them to the batter. A cherry pitter can make this task much easier.
  • Use sour cream or yogurt: Sour cream or yogurt adds moisture and richness to the loaf. If you don't have either of these ingredients on hand, you can substitute buttermilk.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough loaf. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the loaf until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the loaf is cooked through.
  • Let the loaf cool completely before glazing: This will help the glaze to set properly.

Conclusion:

This cheery cherry loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet and tangy cherry filling, and luscious glaze, this loaf is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this cheery cherry loaf a try. You won't be disappointed!

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