Cherry Garcia Loaf Cake
A delightful loaf cake combining the sweetness of cherries and rich chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Fold in the cherry pie filling and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store in plastic wrap for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for 2-3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg