For this festive looking loaf you can use either red or green candied cherries. I like to use half of each. It keeps well for weeks. It makes a lovely hostess gift.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup candied cherries, halved
1 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
Method
In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Stir well to blend. Mix 1/2 cup of the flour mixture with cherries. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add remianing 11/2 cups flour gradually. Stir in extract and floured cherries, mixing until well blended. Spread mixture in greased 9" x 5" loaf pan. Bake at 300 degrees F for 90 to 100 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Don't be concerned if the cake cracks on top, it is supposed to.
Make 1 large loaf.
Love this recipe!...So simple and easy and delicious AND Festive! I've made around Christmas every year eversince I stumbled upon it several years' ago. Just want to say Thank you and Happy New Year
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