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Decadent Chocolate Cherry Loaf with Pink Glaze

A rich chocolate loaf cake filled with juicy cherries and finished with a glossy pink glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Loaf Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 1 cup cherries pitted and chopped
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
  5. Fold in cherries and chocolate chips.
  6. Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  7. Cool completely, then drizzle with pink glaze.

Notes

Cool loaf fully before glazing for best presentation.