Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 c. milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 c. chopped almonds
  • 1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, chopped and drained

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 9 x 5 x 3-inch or two loaf pans, 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inches.
  • Mix all ingredients except cherries; beat 30 seconds.
  • Stir in cherries. Pour into pan(s).
  • Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 9-inch loaf 65 to 70 minutes and 8-inch loaves 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan.
  • Cool completely before slicing.
  • To store, wrap and refrigerate no longer than 1 week.