Cherry Nut Loaf Recipe

Name: Cherry Nut Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, in pieces, plus butter for greasing pan; 2 cups flour, sifted; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup honey, prefarably cherry blossom; 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur; 1 1/2 cups pitted, halved fresh cherries, preferably Montmorency (see note); 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 1/2 cup chopped black walnuts or pecans

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, in pieces, plus butter for greasing pan
2 cups flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey, prefarably cherry blossom
2 tablespoons cherry liqueur
1 1/2 cups pitted, halved fresh cherries, preferably Montmorency (see note)
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup chopped black walnuts or pecans

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Butter a loaf pan 8 by 4 by 2 inches.
3
Sift the flour, baking powder and sugar into a bowl.
4
Cut in the butter in a food processor, or use a fork, two knives or a pastry blender.
5
Mix the eggs, orange juice, honey and cherry liqueur together and stir in.
6
Fold in the cherries, orange peel and nuts.
7
Spread batter into pan.
8
Bake about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until nicely browned and cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
9
Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan and slicing.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, in pieces, plus butter for greasing pan, 2 cups flour, sifted, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Cherry Nut Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Nut Loaf

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