Easy Almond Cherry Bread Recipe with Fresh Cherries and Glaze (Print version)

A tender quick bread packed with fresh cherries, almond flavor, sliced almonds, and a light glaze that sets into a sweet finish.

# Ingredients:

For the cherry bread

01 - 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon for cherries
02 - 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
05 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
06 - 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
07 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) whole milk
08 - 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 teaspoon almond extract
11 - 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh cherries, pitted and halved or quartered
12 - 1/3 cup (30 g) sliced almonds

For the almond glaze

13 - 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
14 - 1-2 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
16 - Pinch of fine salt

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides.
02 - Pat the pitted cherries dry, then toss them with 1 tablespoon flour. Set aside while you make the batter.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk 1 3/4 cups flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
05 - Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir just until combined. Gently fold in the coated cherries, taking care not to overmix.
06 - Spread the batter into the pan and sprinkle sliced almonds over the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift the loaf onto a wire rack. Let it cool completely before glazing.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, almond extract, and salt until smooth. Add more milk only if needed, then drizzle over the cooled loaf and let set before slicing.

# Good to know:

01 - Best baked in a metal 9x5-inch loaf pan for even browning.
02 - Cool fully before glazing so the icing sets on top instead of soaking in.
03 - Nutrition is an estimate per slice based on 10 slices.

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