Glazed Cherry Loaf Cake (Moist Cherry Bread)

This Cherry Loaf Cake is a soft, buttery quick bread filled with sweet cherries and topped with a simple vanilla glaze. It’s perfect for dessert, brunch, or with coffee.

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Ingredients

Cherry Loaf

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup milk or buttermilk

• 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

• 1 tbsp flour (to coat cherries)

Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp milk

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tsp cherry juice (optional for pink color)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the oven and pan

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease and lightly flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

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2. Mix the dry ingredients

In a bowl whisk together:

• Flour

• Baking powder

• Baking soda

• Salt

Set aside.

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3. Cream butter and sugar

In a large bowl:

1. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

3. Stir in vanilla extract.

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4. Combine batter

1. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternating with milk.

2. Mix just until combined.

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5. Add cherries

1. Toss chopped cherries with 1 tablespoon flour (prevents sinking).

2. Fold gently into the batter.

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6. Bake

1. Pour batter into the loaf pan.

2. Bake 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely.

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Make the Glaze

1. In a small bowl mix:

   • powdered sugar

   • milk

   • vanilla

2. Add a little cherry juice for color if desired.

3. Stir until smooth.

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Finish

1. Drizzle glaze over the cooled loaf.

2. Let it set 10–15 minutes before slicing.

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✅ Servings: 8–10 slices
⏱ Total time: ~1 hour 15 minutes

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💡 Tips for the Best Cherry Bread

• Pat cherries dry with paper towels so the bread isn’t soggy.

• Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.

• For extra flavor add ½ tsp almond extract.

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⭐ Popular Variation (Very Loved Version)
Add 4 oz softened cream cheese to the batter for a richer Cherry Cream Cheese Bread.

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If you’d like, I can also show you:
• The famous Amish Cherry Bread recipe
• A 5-ingredient cherry loaf version
• The bakery secret that keeps cherry bread super moist for days