# What You'll Need:
→ 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 pitted and halved fresh or thawed frozen cherries
11 - ½ cup sliced almonds, plus extra for topping
→ Optional Topping
12 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
13 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
05 - Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and combine gently. Pour in milk, then add the remaining dry ingredients, stirring until just blended.
06 - Carefully fold in the pitted cherries and sliced almonds to avoid overmixing.
07 - Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the surface and sprinkle with additional sliced almonds and coarse sugar if desired.
08 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
