Cherry Almond Loaf Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

This Cherry Almond Loaf Cake is a delightful treat that combines the sweet and tart flavors of cherries with the nutty essence of almonds. It’s perfect for afternoon tea or as a dessert for any occasion.

The cake recipe is simple to follow and yields a moist, flavorful loaf that can be enjoyed on its own or with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Delicious Cherry Almond Loaf Cake

This Cherry Almond Loaf Cake features a tender crumb infused with almond extract and studded with juicy cherries. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup milk
1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
1/4 cup sliced almonds for topping (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Extract: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
Fold in Cherries: Gently fold in the halved cherries until evenly distributed.
Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top if desired.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.