Description
A delightful quick bread with the perfect combination of chocolate and cherries, ideal for breakfast or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons (divided)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or use 1 tsp vanilla and 1/2 tsp almond extract)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries, halved
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grab a 9×5 inch loaf pan and grease it well.
- Measure the flour in a bowl, then remove 2 tablespoons to toss with the cherries later. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter until it’s smooth. Add the granulated sugar and mix until it’s light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing for about 30 seconds after each addition. Don’t forget to scrape the bowl! Then add the egg yolk. Mix in the vanilla extract (and almond extract, if you’re using it).
- Stir in half of the flour mixture with a sturdy spatula until blended. Add the sour cream and mix until fully incorporated. Now, add the remaining flour and stir until just combined.
- Toss the cherries and chocolate chips with the reserved 2 tablespoons of flour. This step helps them not sink to the bottom when baking. Fold them gently into the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly in your prepared loaf pan. Bake on the center rack for about 75 minutes, checking around 60 minutes.
- Remove the bread when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown. Let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least an hour.
- Carefully remove the loaf from the pan. If possible, let it cool completely on the rack before slicing.
Notes
Serve with butter or cream cheese for an extra treat. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: bread, chocolate, cherry, dessert, quick bread