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Cherry Garcia Loaf Cake

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A cherry-forward quick loaf cake topped with a glossy cherry glaze, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk can substitute 2% or a non-dairy milk for a slight flavor change
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil vegetable or canola
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract use caution — almond is potent
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • 3 cups maraschino cherries, drained and halved pat dry to avoid excess liquid
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp melted unsalted sweet cream butter adds shine and depth
  • 1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice from the jar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, milk, oil, and egg until smooth. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until combined. Do not overmix; small streaks of flour are fine.
  5. Fold in the halved maraschino cherries. If they are very wet, toss them in a tablespoon of flour before folding.
Baking
  1. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Remove the loaf from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool another 15-20 minutes before glazing.
Preparing the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, almond extract, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
  2. Slowly whisk in maraschino cherry juice until the glaze reaches a pourable but thick consistency.
  3. Spoon or drizzle the glaze over the slightly warm loaf and let it set for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For storage, wrap cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container. Room temperature storage lasts up to 2 days, refrigerate for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Pat cherries dry before adding to the batter to avoid a soggy center.
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