Vanilla-Cherry Nut Bread Recipe

Name: Vanilla-Cherry Nut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup drained maraschino cherries, halved, divided; 1 can (19 fl oz/540 mL) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained; 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix; 1 pkg. (4-serving size) Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding; 4 eggs; 1/4 cup oil; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 60 g (about 1/4 of 250-g pkg.) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened; 1 Tbsp. milk; 1/2 cup icing sugar

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Reserve 5 cherry halves.
3
Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
4
Add enough water to reserved juice to measure 1 cup.
5
Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, oil and juice in large bowl with mixer until blended.
6
Add pineapple, remaining cherries and nuts; mix just until blended.
7
Pour into 5 foil mini loaf pans sprayed with cooking spray.
8
Bake 40 to 45 min.
9
or until toothpick inserted in centres comes out clean.
10
Cool completely.
11
Beat cream cheese, milk and icing sugar in small bowl with mixer until blended; drizzle over loaves.
12
Garnish with reserved cherry halves.

675

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup drained maraschino cherries, halved, divided, 1 can (19 fl oz/540 mL) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained, 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix, 1 pkg. (4-serving size) Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding, and more.

Yes, Vanilla-Cherry Nut Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vanilla-Cherry Nut Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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