Indulge in this delightful chocolate cherry bread that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with sweet bursts of cherries. This moist and decadent bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of the day. With a simple preparation and baking time of 60 minutes, you'll have a delicious homemade bread that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy the wonderful aroma of fresh bread wafting through your kitchen as you bake this delightful treat.
Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the pitted and halved cherries and dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top of the bread with powdered sugar, if desired.
- Slice and serve the chocolate cherry bread as a delicious treat for breakfast or dessert.
