There's almond extract in the bread and also more in the glaze. It wonderfully complements the cherries and shouldn't be missed. Look for it next to vanilla extract in the baking aisle. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf you love almond extract or are wondering what to do with the rest of the vial, make u003ca href=u0022https://www.averiecooks.com/french-almond-cookie-cake-with-apricot-cream-cheese-glaze.htmlu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopener noreferreru0022u003ethis cakeu003c/au003e. It's unique and a keeper.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOf course, if you have an almond allergy in your family, you're welcome to omit the almond extract altogether. Just note that your bread won't taste the same as mine.