Description
This delightful Chocolate Cherry Quick Bread combines rich chocolate and tart cherries for a harmonious treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Whisk wet ingredients in another bowl: milk, eggs, and melted butter until blended.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped cherries until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best flavors, consider baking a day in advance. This bread can also be cooked in an air fryer at 320°F (160°C) for about 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg