MINI CHERRY-PECAN STREUSEL LOAVES

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Mini Cherry-Pecan Streusel Loaves image

Wrap these little cakes as holiday gifts -- they're wonderful treats on a cold winter afternoon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 2h

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups dried cherries (or dried cranberries)
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut in small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour six mini loaf pans (each 5 3/4 by 3 inches, with a 2-cup capacity). Make streusel topping: In a bowl, mix streusel ingredients with fingertips until moist clumps form. Place in freezer.
  • Make cherry-pecan batter: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. In a large bowl, whisk butter, sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in dry ingredients until moistened. Fold in dried cherries and pecans.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared pans; spread to fill corners. Place pans on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, then remove from oven, and quickly sprinkle loaves with streusel topping.
  • Return loaves to oven; bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool loaves 10 minutes in pans; turn out of pans, and cool completely, streusel side up, on a rack.

Eman Chaudhry
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I'm wondering if I could substitute another ingredient for the pecans.


Abeda Jacobs
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These loaves look delicious! I'm going to have to try this recipe soon.


John Lightbourne
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my loaves turned out dry and crumbly. I'm going to try again using a different recipe.


Kyle Sean
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These loaves are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them for later.


FADK XDR
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I've made these loaves several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a great recipe to have on hand.


neil bowden
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These loaves are so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of cherries and pecans.


Astral'o Pithecus
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I'm not a huge fan of nuts, but I really enjoyed the pecans in these loaves. They added a nice crunch and flavor.


Skye Hulme
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I made these loaves for my family and they loved them! They said they were some of the best muffins they've ever had.


The Don
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These loaves are the perfect size for a snack or a light breakfast.


Ms Catina marie Claytor
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The streusel topping is my favorite part! It's so crunchy and sweet.


Mhd Thasneem
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I love how easy these loaves are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so they're perfect for a last-minute dessert.


Michael mathew
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These mini loaves were a hit at my last brunch! They're so moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.