Cherry Quick bread is a traditional sweet bread with bright cherry flavor! Lovely cherry sweet bread recipe with nuts and a simple vanilla glaze that’s perfect for breakfast or a treat.
This dried cherry nut bread recipe is one that you’ll want to make any time of the year. This is a simple quick bread recipe you can have ready in to time!
AVOID SUNKEN BREAD
The easiest and best way to avoid sunken bread is to use a cooking thermometer to check the inside of the loaf. Fully cooked bread will register 200°F on a thermometer. My all-time favorite thermometer is the Thermapen. It’s super fast and incredibly durable. Another great cooking thermometer is the ThermoPop which is a more basic version that works just as well!
What bread pan should I use?
I bake a lot of bread and the pans I prefer are either ceramic, glass or cast iron. These pans will bake bread more evenly and release the bread more easily after baking. I don’t like using dark or nonstick pans because the bread cooks unevenly. It darkens on the outside before the bread is cooked on the inside, so the coloring is uneven. Read more about which bread pan is the best here!
Cherry Nut Quick Bread Ingredients
-Sugar: With 1 cup of sugar we can make sure that this bread turns out nice and sweet with a caramelized crust around the edges.
-Vegetable oil: Using 1/2 cup of vegetable oil will give us some fats needed o make the breast nice and moist.
-Eggs: We will be using 2 eggs as the binder for this bread recipe. They also help with the leavening to produce a nicer crumb.
-Milk: You can use 1 cup of dairy milk or even a non-dairy milk like almond milk (I do not recommend soy for this recipe).
-Almond extract: Helping to give a very subtle flavor and aroma to the bread is 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract.
-Salt: Salt is a natural flavor enhancer and with 1/4 teaspoon of salt we can make this bread taste great.
-Flour: You can do as I did and use 2 1/4 cups bread flour or even use half whole wheat flour/half regular.
-Baking powder: We need 1 1/4 teaspoons of baking powder to get a good rise out of this quick bread.
-Chopped walnuts: We only need 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts but you can buy them pre-chopped from a grocery store.
-Dried Cherries: 1 cup of chopped dried cherries will give us enough to scatter throughout the batter and make every slice speckled with cherries!
How to Make Cherry Nut Quick Bread
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a large bread pan and then line it with parchment paper if you’d like. I like lining the bread pans with parchment when I bake sweet breads because it helps them come out very well!
In a bowl, combine the sugar, oil, eggs, and milk. Whisk until smooth.
Add in the almond extract and the salt. Mix well.
Add in the dry ingredients and then stir well to combine. Fold in the walnuts and the dried cherries.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared bread pan and then sprinkle the tops with about 2 TBSP of sliced almonds.
Bake the bread for 55-60 minutes at 325 degrees F. The top of the bread should be lightly browned.
If you’re dying to make this bread taste even sweeter, drizzle it with a vanilla glaze made from 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 TBSP melted butter, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and 1-2 TBSP milk.
Enjoy!
Cherry Nut Quick Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 cup flour {can use bread flour}
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup walnuts or slivered almonds
- 1 cup chopped dried cherries
Optional Sweet Glaze
- 2 TBSP melted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract
- 1-2 TBSP milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a large bread pan or line with parchment paper if you'd like.
- Combine the sugar, oil, eggs and milk and whisk until smooth.
- Add in almond extract and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients and stir well to combine.
- Fold in the walnuts and cherries.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared bread pan and sprinkle with about 2 TBSP sliced almonds. Bake for 55-60 minutes at 325 degrees F. Top of bread should be lightly browned.
- To make the glaze, simply whisk the ingredients in a small bowl and drizzle over the top. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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How to make this bread lighter/healthier
Looking to cut down on some fats and make this delicious quick bread a little more diet friendly? I’ve got you covered! With just a few swaps you can have a better-for-you bread loaf! Simply switch out half of the requested flour for whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose or bread. This adds a little more grain. You can also use half applesauce and half oil instead of the full oil amount. The milk can also be switched for almond milk, but I can promise that soy milk will not work well with this recipe. With any of these simple changes you can easily create a lighter loaf!
Can I use vanilla extract?
Yes, you can. While the almond flavor tastes incredible, you can opt to use vanilla extract instead. It won’t taste the same in the end, but you can bet that it still tastes great.
How should I store cherry nut bread?
After your bread has completely cooled, keep it stored in an airtight container or a plastic bag where it can be sealed and safely stored at room temperature. You can also freeze it or store it in the fridge if you choose, but it does just fine at room temp.
How long does cherry nut bread last?
If properly stored at room temperature, cherry nut bread can last up to a week on your counter. You may be able to extend the shelf life a few more days by keeping it in the fridge. You can also freeze it to have it last up to 6 months.
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This dried cherry nut bread recipe is something that you’ll want to make over and over. It’s such a delicious and simple quick bread recipe. It’ll quickly become a family favorite. Cherry nut bread is a traditional sweet bread with bright cherry flavor! Lovely cherry quick bread recipe with nuts and a simple vanilla glaze that’s perfect for breakfast or a treat.
Vanessa @ Our Thrifty Ideas says
This looks divine. Thank you so much for sharing
smwhetstone says
Looks yummy! I LOVE breads that have almond extract in them.<br />
Entirely Eventful says
I love Truvia!!! can't wait to try!
Aubrey says
I've wanted to try Truvia for awhile, so count me in!