# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 teaspoon almond extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen cherries, pitted and halved
11 - 1/2 cup sliced almonds
→ Optional Topping
12 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
13 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Using a mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
05 - Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Pour in milk, then add remaining dry ingredients. Stir gently until incorporated.
06 - Gently fold fresh cherries and sliced almonds into the batter.
07 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle with additional sliced almonds and coarse sugar if desired.
08 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
09 - Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
