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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

CHERRY DOWN-SIDE-UP CAKE

*Valentine Collection*

1 pkg yellow cake mix
1 1-pound can red sour pitted pie cherries
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract
+Red food coloring

1.
Prepare cake mix as directed on box; turn into greased 9 by 13-inch pan.

2. Drain cherries; measure juice. If necessary, add water to make 1/4 cup liquid. In saucepan, combine cherries, liquid, sugar, almond extract and red food coloring to tint as desired.

3. Heat just to boiling. Immediately pour over cake batter, distributing cherries evenly.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes until cake tests done. Cool 5 minutes, turn out of pan,  upside down on large tray. Serve warm or cold...with whipped cream, if desired.
YIELD: 12 to 15 servings

(Source: Dorothy Dean & kappboom wallpaper photo)

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