Dark Chocolate Roasted Cherry Quick Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Dark Chocolate Roasted Cherry Quick Bread
75 min.
10
239kcal

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Indulge your senses with our Dark Chocolate Roasted Cherry Quick Bread, a delightful treat that perfectly balances rich chocolate flavor with the natural sweetness of roasted cherries. This vegetarian-friendly recipe is not only easy to prepare but also makes for a fantastic addition to your morning meal, brunch, or even as a decadent dessert.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around the table. With a preparation time of just 75 minutes, you can whip up this scrumptious loaf that serves 10, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy brunches with friends. Each slice is a heavenly combination of moist chocolate bread and juicy cherries, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Whether you enjoy it plain or dusted with a touch of powdered sugar, this quick bread is sure to impress. The addition of cream cheese adds a delightful creaminess, while the streusel topping provides a satisfying crunch. Plus, with only 239 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a loaf that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also become a cherished recipe in your collection. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese softened
  • cup cherries 
  • serving powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup rolled oats 
  • tablespoons brown sugar light packed
  • teaspoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cold
  • 2.3 cups frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • baking pan
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pan). Lightly grease bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In large bowl, beat Bisquick mix and 1/2 cup baking cocoa with whisk.
  3. Add granulated sugar, oil, milk and eggs; stir to combine. Stir in cream cheese; fold in roasted cherries.
  4. Spread batter evenly in pan.
  5. To make Streusel: In small bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar and 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa.
  6. Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  7. Sprinkle streusel over top of batter in pan.
  8. Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pan. Carefully loosen bread from edges of the pan with knife, then remove from pan to cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Sprinkle top of cooled bread with powdered sugar.
  10. *To roast cherries: Toss fresh or frozen (thawed) dark sweet cherries in ungreased shallow baking dish with 1 teaspoon sugar.
  11. Bake at 450°F about 10 minutes or just until cherries burst.
  12. Transfer cherries to bowl, and freeze 10 minutes to cool before folding in to batter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories239kcal
Protein6.65%
Fat49.58%
Carbs43.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.21
Glycemic Load
13.36
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.7526086154191%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4.17mg
Pelargonidin
0.04mg
Peonidin
0.21mg
Catechin
3.52mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
9.53mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:238.51kcal
11.93%
Fat:13.93g
21.43%
Saturated Fat:5.48g
34.28%
Carbohydrates:27.67g
9.22%
Net Carbohydrates:25.43g
9.25%
Sugar:20.72g
23.03%
Cholesterol:67.32mg
22.44%
Sodium:58.98mg
2.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:10.35mg
3.45%
Protein:4.21g
8.41%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.23%
Selenium:7.58µg
10.84%
Vitamin K:10.97µg
10.44%
Copper:0.21mg
10.28%
Phosphorus:92.82mg
9.28%
Fiber:2.24g
8.98%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.81%
Magnesium:31.07mg
7.77%
Iron:1.18mg
6.54%
Vitamin A:312.4IU
6.25%
Vitamin E:0.77mg
5.16%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.46%
Potassium:156.25mg
4.46%
Folate:15.69µg
3.92%
Calcium:37.8mg
3.78%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.71%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.5%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.49%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.45%
Vitamin B3:0.36mg
1.79%
Vitamin C:0.97mg
1.17%