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Cherry bread with two slices cut. Jar of cherries in the background.

Easy Bob Evans Copycat Cherry Bread Recipe

One of the reasons this Cherry Bread recipe is so fun to make is that it’s an easy, quick bread recipe with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. With loaf pans, a few mixing bowls, and some fresh fruit, you’re ready to go! Plus, if you’ve never made fruity loaf bread before, this is a great place to start.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Slices

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cherry juice you can use maraschino cherry juice if you prefer
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cherries pitted and chopped
  • Optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 5”x9” loaf pan.
  • Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk brown sugar, white sugar, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), melted butter, cherry juice, orange juice, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
  • Combine: Gently mix wet ingredients into the dry mixture, avoiding overmixing.
  • Add Cherries & Chocolate: Fold in maraschino and fresh cherries, and chocolate chips if desired.
  • Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
    Bake for 45-55 minutes, tenting with foil if it browns too quickly.
  • Cool: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap to store.

Notes

  • Use Maraschino Juice for Extra Color: If you prefer a pink hue throughout the bread, maraschino cherry juice will lend a bit more color than fresh cherry juice.
  • Avoid Overmixing: Stir just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can make the bread dense rather than soft and tender.
  • Optional Topping: For a bakery-style finish, sprinkle a bit of brown sugar on top before baking. It will create a subtle caramelized crust.
  • Add-In Variations: Feel free to substitute chocolate chips with nuts like pecans or walnuts for added texture.
     
     
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