In a large mixing bowl, add ingredients as listed.
Grease two large loaf pans.
Pour half of batter in greased pan lined with sugar. Lay a strip of marzipan or almond paste along length of bread. Top with remaining batter.
Bake for one hour or until the bread loosens evenly from the sides and a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
Once cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
ENJOY!
Notes
While we loved how much this tasted like the real thing, you can also make this recipe without the marzipan/almond paste addition.Need a quick substitution for the cherries? Try it with chopped candied citrus peel. Get the recipe here.