FESTIVE BUTTER ALMOND LOAF
This loaf is rich, flavorful and moist, perfect for the Christmas Season! Actually, if you omit the red or green cherries, it's perfect for ANY time of year! (Keep one, and give one away as a gift!) I think it tastes even better the next day!
Provided by truebrit
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loaves, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Grease two medium loaf pans.
- In large bowl, mix first six ingredients, and beat on high speed for 5 minutes.
- Fold in flour, baking powder and salt, alternately with the milk.
- Pour into pans, and sprinkle almonds on top of each loaf.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until lightly browned and done.
- When loaves have cooled slightly, loosen edges, and turn out onto wire rack.
- Drizzle glaze over loaves.
- To make glaze, beat powdered sugar, water and extract together in a small bowl until smooth.
- If glaze is too thick, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of water.
- Decorate with cherries.
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Craig Huizenga
[email protected]This Festive Butter Almond Loaf is my new go-to holiday baking recipe! It's everything you could want in a holiday treat - moist, flavorful, festive, and sure to impress your guests. I love the combination of butter and almond flavors, and the loaf i
bradley griffiths
[email protected]I had some fun experimenting with this Festive Butter Almond Loaf recipe. I added a swirl of raspberry jam in the center, and topped it with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and almond extract. It was a hit! The loaf was moist and flavorful, w
Katlego Moleme
[email protected]As someone with a nut allergy, I was thrilled to find this Festive Butter Almond Loaf recipe that uses sunflower seeds instead of almonds. It turned out wonderfully! The loaf was moist and flavorful, and the sunflower seeds added a nice crunch. I'm s
MD Sakib Khan
[email protected]I love recipes that are quick and easy, and this Festive Butter Almond Loaf definitely fits the bill! I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out perfectly. The loaf is moist and flavorful, and the almond flavor is subtle but noticeable. I
Carlisa Brown
[email protected]I gifted this Festive Butter Almond Loaf to my friends and family for Christmas, and they were all raving about it! It's the perfect holiday treat - festive, delicious, and sure to please everyone. The loaf is so moist and flavorful, and the almonds
Tahir Mansuri
[email protected]This Festive Butter Almond Loaf was the star of my holiday party! I baked it in a mini loaf pan to create individual servings, and they disappeared in no time. Everyone loved the moist texture and the nutty flavor. I'll definitely be adding this reci
SP Simasiku
[email protected]I made a few modifications to lighten up the recipe, using whole wheat flour and reducing the amount of butter. The loaf still turned out wonderfully! It was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I enjoyed it guilt-free with a
Gumshad Alee
[email protected]As a novice baker, I was a bit apprehensive about trying this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! It turned out beautifully. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the end result was a moist, dense loaf that was bursting with almond flavor. I
Rachel Rabu
[email protected]Oh my, this loaf is pure heaven! The almond flavor is perfectly complemented by the hint of butter, and the texture is so soft and fluffy. I couldn't resist adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top - it was the perfect finishing touch. Highly recom
Jinka Swamy
[email protected]This Festive Butter Almond Loaf was an absolute delight! The texture was incredibly moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweetness and almond flavor. I added a touch of cinnamon to give it an extra warm and inviting aroma. My family and f