CHERRY ALMOND LOAF

Cherry Almond Loaf image

Provided by Angela Pietrantonio

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c blanched almonds, finely ground
1 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 stick unsalted, softened butter
3/4 c sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 c pitted ripe cherries, cut into quarters

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Grease an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan In one bowl, mix together the flour, ground almonds, salt and baking powder.
3. In another bowl beat the butter with the sugar at medium speed with a hand or table mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each. Add the almond extract and mix. Add 1/2 the flour mixture and mix briefly. Add the rest of the flour mixture and beat just until you can no longer see any flour. Add the cherries and stir them through the mixture.
4. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for about an hour or until a cake tester comes out clean when inserted into the center. Cool 15 minutes before removing the loaf from the pan. 8 points per serving