Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Christmas Bread

I've been making this Christmas Bread forever, it's full of cheerful colors and big seasonal flavors! Maraschino cherries, carrots, coconut and cloves come together for a loaf of quick bread that's perfect with tea or coffee. And mini-loaves make great gifts too:@)
Cooled and wrapped well this is even better the next day!
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Christmas Bread-adapted from BH&G Three C Bread
2 1/2 C A/P flour
1 C sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cloves-my addition
3 eggs
1/2 C vegetable oil-I use at least half applesauce
1/2 C milk
2 C shredded carrots
1 1/3 C shredded coconut
1/2 C maraschino cherries, drained and cut in quarters-can add more:@)
  1. Mix dry.
  2. Mix wet and add to dry.
  3. Fold in the carrots, coconut and cherries.
  4. Pour batter into greased 9x5x3 loaf pan or 3-4 mini loaf pans.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes for big pan, 35 minutes for mini loaf pans, or until toothpick comes out clean.
Eat well and have a happy day:@)

28 comments:

  1. It looks so moist and colorful Lynn! Would be so cute in paper loaf pans as gifts :)

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  2. Hi Lynn! The bread looks and sounds delicious! When I was a kid I used to love maraschino cherries but I haven't had one in quite a while and now you've given me a good reason to get some. I like the idea of using applesauce -- it must be so moist! Linda

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  3. Looks good and sounds healthy. I like the texture.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  4. this is soooo pretty! I love that it tastes even better the next day!
    Jenna

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  5. Your Christmas loaf is so colorful and beautiful, Lynn!

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  6. I can just taste it. Nice photo.

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  7. My youngest son loves maraschino cherries and I know he would love this loaf. It makes for a pretty bread for Christmas time. xo

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  8. Oh yum! This looks so much easier than fruitcake, too.

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  9. Lynn, this reminds me of the Christmas loaf my mom used to make. This would be wonderful with a cup of tea or with coffee in the morning. YUMMY!

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  10. I always love the moistness of this kind of cake. Thanks for the applesauce reminder.

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  11. Lynn, I know I will love this. Looks pretty as well.

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  12. Okay, now I'm the one waving my hand :) This looks wonderful. I've never made Christmas bread, such a yummy combination of ingredients!

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  13. I thought at first it was meatloaf! This would be a good compromise at our house. My husband likes fruitcake and I don't. I think we would both like this and it really is pretty.

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  14. I love quick breads and yours with the 3 C's looks amazing!!! Perfect for the holidays!

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  15. It looks like a wonderful cake!
    We don't celebrate Christmas but it would be perfect for our coming holiday next month :)

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  16. What pretty colors this has. It certainly looks like a perfect Christmas bread!

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  17. Stopping by from Full Plate Thursday. Just had to check out this Christmas bread...looks so festive. Pinned.

    Kathy @ Melding Magic

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  18. This looks so pretty and tasty too. I'll have to copy this recipe, Lynnie. Hope you're doing well.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  19. This looks delicious! I have a big jar of cherries left from the summer in the frig, must try it!

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  20. Yummmmmm!
    I know that I'd love this. Will have to make some soon.
    Blessings,
    d

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  21. These sound so good...I might make mini loaves for gifts...thanks, Lynn.

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  22. I'm one of those people who loves maraschino cherries so this bread is right up my alley. With the carrots and coconut this bread has it all. Looks delicious and very festive, Lynn.

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  23. Can't wait to try this bread. I also went back and copied your cowboy coffee cake. I have a recipe for it and want to compare. I love that one too. Thanks for the great photos too. Barb

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  24. This récipe looks wonderful and perfect for now! Thanks for the récipe too! Have a lovely second week of advent.
    FABBY

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  25. I just love the additions of the Cherries to your Christmas Bread, it looks very pretty and delicious. Hope you are staying warm and cozy in this cold weather and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  26. Hey pretty lady...go look at my last post, I made your cake and it was amazing! Thanks a ton!
    Merry C'mas,
    FABBY

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