Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 3/4     cups          all-purpose flour
2         teaspoons     baking powder
1/4       teaspoon      baking soda
1/2       teaspoon      salt
1 3/4     cups          granulated sugar
1/2       cup           melted butter
2                       extra large eggs
1         teaspoon      vanilla extract
3/4       cup           cream or milk
3/4       cup           sour cream
2         cups          maraschino cherries, drained well
1         cup           chocolate chips

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease well one large bread pan or two small bread pans.

2. Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Add melted butter to the dry mix until the mixture is crumby or powder dust. Add maraschino cherries and chocolate chips. Mix well into the dry mixture.

3. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, vanilla extract, cream or milk and sour cream. Mix until smooth and well blended. Add liquid egg mixture to the dry mixture by folding together until just incorporated throughout. Place into the prepared bread pan(s). Top the mix with a few of the cherries and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. Turn oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue baking 35 to 45 minutes or until the center springs back on touch.

4. Cool and drizzle with your favorite glaze.