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    Home » Breads

    Glazed Lemon & Dried Cherry Quick Bread Recipe

    Published: Jan 28, 2011 · Modified: Jul 13, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 38 Comments

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    Easy and positively crave-worthy, this glazed lemon and dried cherry quick bread is fantastic for brunch or an afternoon treat.
    Easy and positively crave-worthy, this glazed lemon and dried cherry quick bread is fantastic for brunch or an afternoon treat.

    It was inevitable. I had to crack at some point. After an entire month of being dessert-free on Cookin' Canuck - well, there was that Carrot Ginger Cupcake incident on my birthday but, come on, a girl's gotta celebrate - I broke down and pulled out the baking pans. After all, it's been a month of Mushroom Caramelized Onion Salads, Yogurt Parfaits, and Turkey Meatball Sandwiches. My sugar levels were dropping dangerously low (snort).

    Now, I could pretend that this lemon and dried cherry quick bread is an innocuous little breakfast treat, made relatively guilt-free by the addition of dried cherries, but I would be leading you down the butter and sugar-laden garden path. Let's just call a spatula a spatula. It is a cake. A tart, fruit-filled lemon cake with a glaze drizzled on top at the last minute. Was it worth the indulgence? My taste buds say yes. And my jeans? Well, I am choosing not to ask their opinion.

    If you want a less indulgent breakfast option starring dried cherries, try my Pancakes in a Mug. A favorite with my boys!

    The lemon & dried cherry quick bread:

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 8 ½- by 4 ½-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.

    Ingredients for lemon and dried cherry quick bread recipe.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups plus 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl, using a hand mixer) set on a medium speed, beat together butter, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition.

    Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the flour mixture, milk and lemon juice. Beat until just combined. Take care not to overbeat or the bread will be tough.

    Lemon quick bread batter in mixing bowl

    In a small bowl, toss the dried cherries with the remaining 2 tablespoons flour, and gently mix into the batter. Pour the batter into prepared pan and level with a spatula.

    Lemon and dried cherry quick bread batter in loaf tin.

    Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few crumbs attached, 55 to 65 minutes. Let the bread sit in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the outside and turn the pan upside down to release the bread. Let cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then glaze.

    Glaze:

    In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice and zest, and salt until combined. Drizzle over cooled quick bread.

    Drizzling the lemon quick bread with an easy glaze.

    Slice and serve.

    Glazed Lemon and Dried Cherry Quick Bread - ready to eat!

    Easy and positively addictive, this glazed lemon and dried cherry quick bread is fantastic for brunch or an afternoon treat.

    Glazed Lemon & Dried Cherry Quick Bread

    Easy and positively crave-worthy, this glazed lemon and dried cherry quick bread is fantastic for brunch or an afternoon treat.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Bread, Breakfast, Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Quick Breads
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Calories: 300kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour divided
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
    • 3 large eggs
    • ¼ cup 2% milk
    • 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 cup dried cherries

    The Glaze:

    • ¾ cup powdered confectioner’s sugar
    • 4 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • ¾ teaspoon grated lemon zest
    • Pinch salt
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 8 ½- by 4 ½-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups plus 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl, using a hand mixer) set on a medium speed, beat together butter, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition.
    • Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the flour mixture, milk and lemon juice. Beat until just combined. Take care not to overbeat or the bread will be tough.
    • In a small bowl, toss the dried cherries with the remaining 2 tablespoons flour, and gently mix into the batter. Pour the batter into prepared pan and level with a spatula.
    • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few crumbs attached, 55 to 65 minutes. Let the bread sit in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the outside and turn the pan upside down to release the bread. Let cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then glaze. Slice and serve.

    The Glaze:

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice and zest, and salt until combined. 

    Notes

    Adapted from The America's Test Kitchen Family Baking Book

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      Comments

      1. Louise V

        April 27, 2020 at 12:01 pm

        5 stars
        Just made it and it is lovely. Thanks. Definitely a keeper.

        Reply
      2. sandracharlesbassett

        December 13, 2019 at 3:02 pm

        5 stars
        Delightful treat,, combination of cake with sweet / sour glaze is fab.

        Reply
      3. wilhelmina

        September 07, 2019 at 8:42 am

        5 stars
        This is such a delicous treat! I love it!

        Reply
      4. Nellie Tracy

        September 07, 2019 at 8:20 am

        5 stars
        This recipe is so delicious and also so easy to make!

        Reply
      5. Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels

        February 06, 2011 at 4:10 pm

        I just adore quick breads and yours is just gorgeous! Love that you added dried cherries to the quick. The pairing of cherries with the lemon sounds incredible. 🙂

        Reply
      6. Darla @ Bakingdom

        January 31, 2011 at 6:01 pm

        Mmmm! I love the addition of cherries! Such a fantastic combo, but it's never occurred to me! I can't wait to try this...quick breads may be my favorite thing to make.

        Reply
      7. Joanne

        January 30, 2011 at 1:34 am

        A whole month without dessert?!?!? You are a far stronger woman than I.

        I never consult my jeans on topics like this. They're a third class citizen. They're vote doesn't count anyways.

        This cake looks delicious! I love the tart lemon with the sweet cherries. Yum.

        Reply
      8. Jemma

        January 29, 2011 at 6:46 pm

        This looks like a gorgeous quick bread - only problem is my hubbie hates cherries - any suggestions on a substitute .... ??? And I definitely think two fruit components equals healthy breakfast !

        Reply
      9. Paula

        January 29, 2011 at 5:05 pm

        oh, this looks so delicious! I`m absolutely sure that`s really tasty!

        Have a great time,
        Paula

        Reply
      10. Megan

        January 29, 2011 at 4:14 pm

        I love a good quick bread and you had me at lemon glaze!

        Reply
      11. SMITH BITES

        January 29, 2011 at 3:04 pm

        lemon and cherries folded into flour/sugar and then drizzled with a glazed . . . happy dance, oh yeah!s

        Reply
      12. Tammy

        January 29, 2011 at 2:24 pm

        OOOOOOHHHHH I love lemon and cherries ~ can't wait to try this!! Never mind what the jeans have to say ~ ha ha. Thanks for sharing this!

        Reply
      13. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme

        January 29, 2011 at 12:47 pm

        I'd say that was worth every single calorie. Anything with lemon immediately grabs my attention. And the dried cherries - just put it over the top I'm sure. Fabulous.

        Reply
      14. Medeja

        January 29, 2011 at 10:40 am

        Cake looks wonderful ! I love those dried cherries in it 🙂

        Reply
      15. Tracey

        January 29, 2011 at 2:58 am

        What a gorgeous quick bread! I love the America's Test Kitchen book you adapted the recipe from, definitely a favorite.

        Reply
      16. Angie

        January 29, 2011 at 1:53 am

        Such a pretty cake! I love it!

        Reply
      17. DessertForTwo

        January 29, 2011 at 1:42 am

        This looks gorgeous! And I'm with everyone else--let's call this breakfast bread so we can have it first thing in the morning! 🙂

        Reply
      18. Cake Duchess

        January 29, 2011 at 1:38 am

        I love quick breads and any dessert with lemon...and a gorgeous drizzle like this one. Beautiful and very tempting photos:)

        Reply
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