Juicy cherry loaf filled with cherries and hints of butter and almond. Moist to the touch, and succulent cherries with every bite. A seasonal loaf to celebrate the end of summer, and the beginning of fall.
This post is all about the best cherry loaf. A delicious recipe that is both juicy and moist in every bite. Enjoy this cherry loaf in the morning, served with a hot cup of coffee.
It's that time of the year to start packing up your summer furniture and start planning for fall.
But before you do, let's soak up the last bit of summer by eating some cherries!
Let me share with you a favourite recipe of mine to help get rid of that late summer harvest of cherries and make yourself a delicious cherry loaf that is bursting with late summer vibes!
This delicious crumbly and juicy cherry loaf is the best loaf you can have in the morning with a cup of coffee or tea. It's the last burst of dewy mornings and summer rays. It's literally the cherry on top of a great summer coming to an end.
Don't feel sad or disappointed, I think cherries are purposefully made to be the last fruit to give in the summer for a reason! It's the last gift of summer, and rightfully it should. Vibrant colours, and delicious flavour.
Make this delicious cherry loaf, and gracefully bid farewell to summer. It will be hard to imagine entering fall without a taste of this loaf!
Why You will love this recipe
- Delicious late summer recipe - I can't imagine facing four hard winter months ahead without making this cherry loaf when summer is coming to a close!
- A great recipe to get rid of your cherries - if you're lucky and have the chance to get your hands on a lot of cherries, this recipe will be perfect for your bountifulness!
- Works great with both sweet and sour cherries - what kind of cherries do you have? This recipe works great with any cherries you have!
- Low-calorie option - we got other healthier options to replace butter
- Best morning loaf with coffee - you like coffee? well, this loaf pairs amazingly with coffee! Have this loaf with coffee and all your worries will be whisked away!
Essential Ingredients
Cherries
Sweet cherries are best for this recipe. The sweetness really pulls through with the almond extract. The perfect cherries to use are when it is just fully riped. How do you know it is perfectly ripe? The skin is soft and plump, and it is easy to split the cherry in half.
Almond Extract
Almond and cherries are the best partners in crime. You can use either coloured or cleared almond extract for this recipe.
Eggs
Eggs is what will make this loaf fluffy and moist. Two large eggs are perfect for the recipe. Best to leave it at room temperature before you use it.
sugar
I like to use natural cane sugar. Half a cup of sugar is just right for me. If you're interested in cutting your sugar intake, you can just add a quarter of a cup.
How do I make this low-fat and low-calorie?
For this recipe, you can replace butter with apple sauce. It is tried tested and proven to be a delicious and healthy substitute!
I've made this loaf many times with apple sauce and it tastes exactly the same and maybe even better! The cake comes out more spongy with apple sauce.
What goes well with this cherry loaf?
So many ideas on what goes well with this super moist and juicy cherry loaf! Some ideas are:
- Coffee
- Butter on top lightly toasted
- Nutella
- Peach jam or blackberry jam
- Black tea
- Ice peach tea
kid friendly loaf
Look at those hands trying to take a loaf while I work! This is a super easy recipe that requires no special equipment. I literally made this loaf with a big bowl and a whisk. Children love helping in the kitchen, and this recipe is perfect for kids. Requires no special skill or effort!
Baking Time
How do you know when the loaf is done? For the last 5 minutes on the clock, I like to keep a close eye on the loaf. Once the top is slightly brown I take it out immediately. This is how I know it is cooked to perfection and the cherries inside are perfectly cooked: the center is still slightly raw and juicy.
Moist Cherry Loaf
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter soft
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup sweet cherries pitted sliced in halves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a bread pan with baking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the apple sauce, sugar and almond extract until well blended. Add and whisk the eggs one at a time.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and add to the sugar mixture alternating with the milk. Gently fold in the cherries.
- Pour the batter into the bread pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until the bread has pulled away from the sides of the pan and the top is golden brown. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
