Cherry Chocolate Chip Bread

Name: Cherry Chocolate Chip Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1-1/4 cups evaporated milk; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips; 1/2 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped maraschino cherries

Filled with chocolate chips, hazelnuts and maraschino cherries, this heavenly quick bread is a sweet way to end holiday meals. Your guests will love it as an alternative to traditional fruitcake.

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1-1/4 cups evaporated milk
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped maraschino cherries

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the chocolate chips, nuts and cherries.
Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 259 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 281mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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arabianhorselover

Sep 29, 2015

I made it without nuts, and used unsweetened applesauce for half of the oil. Turned out beautifully, and tastes very good. Will make again.