Festive Butter Almond Loaf Recipe

Name: Festive Butter Almond Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened; 2 cups granulated sugar; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups milk; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 3 red maraschino cherries or 3 green maraschino cherries, for garnish; Glaze; 1 cup powdered sugar; 3 teaspoons water; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 red maraschino cherries or 3 green maraschino cherries, for garnish
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
3 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Grease two medium loaf pans.
2
In large bowl, mix first six ingredients, and beat on high speed for 5 minutes.
3
Fold in flour, baking powder and salt, alternately with the milk.
4
Pour into pans, and sprinkle almonds on top of each loaf.
5
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until lightly browned and done.
6
When loaves have cooled slightly, loosen edges, and turn out onto wire rack.
7
Drizzle glaze over loaves.
8
To make glaze, beat powdered sugar, water and extract together in a small bowl until smooth.
9
If glaze is too thick, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of water.
10
Decorate with cherries.

1567

kcal

Calories

Fat

211

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened, 2 cups granulated sugar, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Festive Butter Almond 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.

Festive Butter Almond Loaf

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