# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - ½ cup whole milk
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 teaspoon almond extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 1 cup fresh or thawed pitted and halved cherries
11 - ½ cup sliced almonds
→ Optional Topping
12 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
13 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
# Method Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
05 - Add half of the dry mixture to the wet ingredients; stir until just combined. Pour in milk, then add remaining dry ingredients, mixing gently until incorporated.
06 - Fold in cherries and sliced almonds evenly.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth surface, 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 comes out clean.
09 - Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
