Almond Cherry Loaf (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Base
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1/2 cup plain yogurt, strained or Greek-style
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2 big eggs
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1/2 cup melted butter (unsalted)
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1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
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3/4 cup sugar (granulated and white)
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1 1/2 teaspoons almond flavor essence
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1/2 cup buttermilk
→ Dry Mix
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1 1/2 cups regular all-purpose flour
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A pinch (1/4 teaspoon) of salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons of rising powder (baking)
→ Extras
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1 1/2 cups of cherries (fresh or canned)
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1/2 cup slivered almonds
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1 tablespoon of cornstarch
→ Sweet Glaze
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1 to 2 tablespoons of cream
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1/4 teaspoon almond essence
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
# Instructions:
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Turn the oven on to heat up to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8½-inch loaf pan, and coat the sides with nonstick spray for easy removal later.
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In a big mixing bowl, drop in the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, sugar, extracts (vanilla and almond), and yogurt. Use a mixer set on medium speed to whip everything until the eggs are all blended in.
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In a separate bowl, stir together the salt, baking powder, and flour. Then, sift this dry combo into the wet batter. Use your mixer again on medium speed for a minute or so until the flour completely mixes in.
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Pit the cherries and dice them into quarters. Cover the cherry pieces with cornstarch before blending them into the batter along with the almonds. Save about a handful of cherries and nuts for sprinkling on top. Gently hand-mix everything in.
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Pour your batter into the ready loaf pan and top it with the remaining cherries and almonds. Bake it for about 50 to 60 minutes. You'll know it’s done when a knife or toothpick poked in the center comes out without batter. Once done, pull it out and let it cool on a rack.
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In a bowl, stir powdered sugar, cream, and almond extract together until smooth. If it seems runny, just add more powdered sugar. Drizzle the mixture over the cooled loaf for a sweet finish!
# Notes:
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Wrap it up in plastic wrap, and you can keep it at room temperature.
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Go with canned or fresh cherries—whichever is simpler for you.