Chocolate Cherry Christmas Bread Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cherry Christmas Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter softened; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3/4 cup Agave In The Raw(R); 2 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup maraschino cherries finely chopped, drained well at patted dry; 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter softened
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup Agave In The Raw(R)
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup maraschino cherries finely chopped, drained well at patted dry
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

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Heat oven to 325u00b0F. Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan; line bottom with small piece of waxed paper, or grease 3 5x3-inch loaf pans. In large bowl, beat butter and oil with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in Agave In The Raw until mixed, scraping sides of bowl if necessary. Beat in eggs and almond extract. On low speed, mix in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt only until mixed. By hand, stir in cherries and chocolate chips. Spread in pan(s). Bake large loaf 55 to 65 minutes or until deep golden brown and top is completely set when tapped with finger. Or spread evenly into small pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown and tops are set when tapped with finger. Cool in pan(s) 10 minutes. Remove from pan(s); remove waxed paper. Cool completely on cooling rack. For easiest cutting, wrap cooled bread in plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature overnight.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1/4 cup butter softened, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 3/4 cup Agave In The Raw(R), 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cherry Christmas Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Cherry Christmas Bread

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