Simple and Sweet Cherry Cake Recipe for Loaf Tin Baking

Enjoy the sweet taste of a homemade cherry cake. With this recipe, making a loaf tin cherry cake is easy. It’s great for both experienced bakers and beginners.

Imagine the scent of a freshly baked cherry cake at home. This cake has juicy cherries and a moist base, making it hard to resist. You can delight your family with this easy cherry cake.

Follow the simple steps to make this cherry cake. We guide you from mixing to baking it perfectly. You’ll create a cake that seems like it’s from a top bakery.

This recipe needs basic ingredients like sugar, milk, and of course, cherries. Everything comes together easily for a moist, tasty cake.

Add a delicious cherry glaze to finish your cake. It’s made from simple ingredients like sugar and cherry juice. This glaze makes your cake extra special.

Make this cherry cake for a treat or a special day. It’s perfect for any time or occasion. So, get your tin and start baking this wonderful cake!

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Ingredients and Instructions for Cherry Cake in Loaf Tin

Enjoy a tasty cherry cake made in a loaf tin. This recipe blends sweetness with a tangy twist. It’s perfect for any special event.

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 cup oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced maraschino cherries

Start by warming your oven to 350°F. Then, coat the loaf tin with non-stick spray for easy cake removal.

Instructions:

With a hand mixer, blend the sugar, milk, oil, egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Keep mixing until it’s smooth.
Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
Slowly add the dry mix to the wet mix. Stir until everything is well mixed and smooth.
Add the cherries carefully with a spatula. Make sure they’re spread out in the batter.
Put the batter in the tin. Smooth it out.
Bake it for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
Leave it to cool in the tin for 20 minutes after baking.

This cherry cake is moist and packed with cherry taste. Its simple recipe and inviting smell while baking make it fun to share.

Cherry Glaze for the Perfect Finishing Touch

Make your cherry cake taste even better with a delicious cherry glaze. This glaze is full of simple ingredients that add a sweet and tangy finish. It matches the cherry cake flavors perfectly.

To make the cherry glaze, gather these key ingredients:

1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice

In a bowl, mix all the glaze ingredients until smooth. The powdered sugar, almond and vanilla extracts make it sweet. Melted butter gives it richness. Maraschino cherry juice makes it taste like real cherries.

After your cherry cake cools, pour the glaze on top. Let it drizzle down the sides. The glaze will cool and harden, leaving a beautiful glossy finish.

The cherry glaze is what your cherry cake needs for the perfect ending. It makes the cake sweeter and enhances the taste. Your cake will look professional and your guests will love it.

For a yummy treat, slice the cherry cake with glaze. It’s perfect for any time you want something sweet.

Taste Test:

One of our testers had this to say about the cherry glaze:

“The cherry glaze really makes the cake’s flavor pop. It adds sweetness and a hint of tart cherry. The glossy finish it creates makes the cake very tempting. Totally recommend it!”

Pros	Cons
Enhances the flavor of the cake	May be too sweet for some
Creates a beautiful glossy finish	Requires maraschino cherry juice
Easy to make

Give this cherry glaze a try on your next cherry cake. Your family and friends will be impressed by the perfect finishing touch!

Conclusion

This cherry cake recipe is easy to make and fits any gathering perfectly. It’s great for breakfast, dessert, or a snack anytime. The cake is filled with fresh cherries and topped with a sweet glaze.

These make every mouthful juicy and sweet. Plus, the simple way of making it means anyone can bake it. You’ll always end up with a tasty cake, even if you’re new to baking.

Go on, treat yourself to a piece of this cherry cake. Its delicious flavor and texture are truly satisfying. Share it with family and friends to spread the joy of baking. This loaf tin recipe is simple, tasty, and pure happiness in every slice.

FAQ

What size loaf pan should I use for this cherry cake recipe?

This recipe fits a standard-size loaf pan well.

What are the ingredients for the cherry cake?

You’ll need sugar, milk, oil, eggs, vanilla, almond extract, flour, baking powder, salt, and maraschino cherries.

How do I make the cherry cake?

To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease the loaf pan. In a mixer, blend sugar, milk, oil, eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.

In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Slowly mix this into the wet ingredients. Add the sliced cherries, gently folding them in.

Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes. After baking, let the cake cool for 20 minutes before serving.