4CUPS all purpose flour 1CUP white sugar 1TSP baking soda 1TSP baking powder 1TSP salt 3/4CUP oil 1TBSP vanilla 4 eggs 1(8-oz.) canned sliced pineapple in juice, un-drained (save some for top- optional) 1 jar maraschino cherries, cut in halves, well drained ( save some juice & couple whole ones for top- optional) 1/2CUP milk
Heat oven to 325°F. Spray two loaf pans or I used one large one. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt, mix. Add oil, vanilla, eggs (I have pictured 3 eggs but I used 4), milk and pineapple with liquid, mix until combined. Fold in cherries.Spoon into greased pan. Bake at 325°F. for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
This is optional but I would recommend! 3/4-1CUP icing sugar and some of that maraschino cherry juice. Mixed together. You can make a thicker icing. I prefer it a little runny so I can drizzle over top.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, place on wire racks. Cool for an hour.
You can put some pineapples & cherries on top. I do it cause it makes it look prettier. Then drizzle icing over everything. This is optional.The loaf is just fine without the icing as well. This loaf is loved in our family. Excellent to have with a tea or coffee.
