Cherry Nut Loaf
A fantastic way to use fresh cherries when they come into the market; one of our very favorite morning breads.
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 572kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound butter softened
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup plain or honey Greek yogurt I am a slave to Greek Gods Yogurt with Honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or vanilla bean paste
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts toasted and cooled
- 1 cup cherries halved (fresh, maraschino, from cans or jars...they all work!)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F. Generously butter a large loaf pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy; add the eggs one at a time and blend well.
- Add the yogurt and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
- Combine the flour and baking powder; add to the wet mixture and blend just until moist.
- Fold in the walnuts and cherries. Pour into prepared pan and bake for one hour (cake tester should come out clean).
- Run a knife around the outer edge and allow to cool in the loaf pan on a cooling rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remove slices as needed.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 689IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg