Description
A delightful cherry soda loaf cake that combines the flavors of cherry and vanilla in a fun and whimsical way.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cherry soda
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- 1 cup crushed vanilla sandwich cookies
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons cherry soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed for approximately 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding half of the dry ingredient mixture, then cherry soda and sour cream, and finally the remaining dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold the chopped maraschino cherries into the batter to distribute evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed vanilla sandwich cookies with the melted butter until evenly moistened.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cookie crunch mixture evenly over the batter. Layer with the remaining batter and finish by topping evenly with the remaining cookie crunch.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk the powdered sugar with 2 to 3 teaspoons of cherry soda until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the fully cooled loaf before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the maraschino cherries are well drained to avoid adding excess moisture.
- Tent with aluminum foil if the top browns too quickly during baking.
- For best results, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg