cherry dessert cake squares

How To Make cherry dessert cake squares

• 1

  Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored. gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well. Add vanilla & blend well.
• 2

  Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture and mix thoroughly. Stir in pecans. Pour 2/3 batter into a greased & floured 9-inch square baking pan,spreading evenly.
• 3

  Drain cherries,reserving juice. Stir cherries into remaining batter. Pour batter evenly over the first layer.
• 4

  Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 mins. Cool. Cut cake into 3-inch squares.
• 5

  Add water to cherry juice to equal 1 cup, combine remaining sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan; stir well.Add cherry juice stirring well. Cook over low heat until clear and thickened. Stir in almond extract.
• 6

  Serve squares with dollop of whipped cream or scoop of ice cream spoon cherry topping over each serving.
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