Okay people, the 12 Dates of Christmas Cherry Chip Loaf turned out great. It is so moist and yummy. I was so excited to make this recipe and am so happy with the way it turned out. So, as promised, here is the recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. If you haven't seen the movie before, you should check it out. It's a great feel good movie, The 12 Dates of Christmas, it's on Netflix!
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 Tbs. honey
2 eggs
1/2 cup apple sauce
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
Directions:
In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until well combined. Add vanilla and honey. Gradually add eggs and apple sauce.
Gradually stir in flour mixture.
Stir in cherries.
Pour into greased and floured 9x5 loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.