Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 sticks of butter (1/2 lb, softened)
  • 1 & 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup plain or honey Greek yogurt (I am a slave to Greek Gods Yogurt with Honey)
  • 1 tsp vanilla or vanilla bean paste
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts (toasted and cooled)
  • 1 cup cherries (halved (fresh, maraschino, from cans or jars...they all work!))

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 350F. Generously butter a large loaf pan.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy; add the eggs one at a time and blend well.
  • Add the yogurt and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
  • Combine the flour and baking powder; add to the wet mixture and blend just until moist.
  • Fold in the walnuts and cherries. Pour into prepared pan and bake for one hour (cake tester should come out clean).
  • Run a knife around the outer edge and allow to cool in the loaf pan on a cooling rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remove slices as needed.