Christmas Loaf

Celebrate the season with this festive Christmas Loaf—rich, buttery, and filled with vibrant red and green cherries, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of vanilla and almond. Moist and flavorful with every slice, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or enjoying with a cozy cup of tea.

Ingredients

205 sugar
227 butter
200 APF
6 g salt
6 g baking powder
3 eggs and one yolk
10 g van x
2 g almond x
120g sour cream
120 grams green cherries
120 grams red cherries
80 grams walnuts

Cooking Instructions

1. Set oven to 350F.

2. In a bowl whisk flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.

3. Cream butter with sugar.

4. Add eggs one at a time.

5. Add vanilla and almond extract.

6. Alternate mixing 1/3 of flour and 1/2 sour cream. Repeat finishing with flour.

7. Stir in cherries and walnuts.

8. Pour batter into loaf pan and bake at 350F for 60 minutes or until done.

9. Let cool completely before releasing from pan.

10. Once cool, slice and serve.

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