– Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 5 loaf pan with parchment paper. – In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. – Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition until fully combined. – Use a spatula to fold in vanilla and sour cream. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. – In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. – Add cut cherries and 1/3 cup of chocolate chips to flour mixture, stirring gently until completely coated.