Description
The Cherry Garcia Loaf Cake is a delightful treat that combines the rich, creamy flavor of cherry ice cream with the moist texture of a freshly baked loaf. Each slice bursts with sweet cherry pieces and a hint of chocolate, creating a sensory experience that is both indulgent and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 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).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 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.
- Gently 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
- This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, wrap the cooled loaf in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
- You can substitute the cherry pie filling with fresh or frozen cherries for a more natural flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based butter and almond milk in place of buttermilk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the loaf)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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