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Decadent Chocolate Cherry Loaf with Pink Glaze

A rich chocolate loaf loaded with juicy cherries and finished with a sweet pink glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Loaf Batter
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 cup chopped dark chocolate
  • 1 cup pitted cherries fresh or frozen
Pink Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp cherry juice or milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • red food coloring optional

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 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Mix in sour cream and milk until fully combined.
  6. Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Fold in chopped chocolate and cherries.
  8. Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth top. Bake 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
  9. Whisk powdered sugar, cherry juice, vanilla, and optional coloring until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaf.
  10. Slice and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.