Sweet Cherry Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
A delightful cherry-infused bread topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- 9x5 Loaf Pan
- Mixing Bowls:
- Electric Mixer
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Real Butter Softened
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Cherry Juice From maraschino cherry jar
- 10 oz Maraschino Cherries Chopped
- 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter Softened for frosting
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- A pinch Salt For frosting
- Colorful Sprinkles For decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut the softened butter into the dry mixture until crumbly.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and cherry juice. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- While cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, followed by milk and a pinch of salt.
- Once the bread is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top and decorate with sprinkles.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.