quick cherry dessert

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Vicksburg, MS
Updated on Dec 10, 2013

Oven Temp: 350 degrees F Tip: For blueberry dessert, substitute blueberry pie filling for the cherry filling.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Convection Oven
yield one 13-by-9-inch cake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 - eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling
  • OPTIONAL
  • - powdered sugar to dust over top

How To Make quick cherry dessert

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Step 3
    Add the eggs.
  • Step 4
    Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Step 5
    Add the almond extract.
  • Step 6
    Stir in the flour and baking powder.
  • Step 7
    Mix until smooth.
  • Step 8
    Butter a 13-by-9-inch cake pan.
  • Step 9
    Turn the mixture into the pan.
  • Step 10
    Spoon the pie filling into the cake, in 16 spots, spacing 4 spoonfuls evenly in each direction.
  • Step 11
    Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden and cake test done. NOTE: Filling will sink into the cake while baking.
  • Step 12
    To serve, cut into 16 pieces.
  • Step 13
    Place bottom side up on serving plate.
  • Step 14
    Dust with powdered sugar, if used.
  • Step 15
    Spoon lightly sweetened whipped cream over each serving, if desired.

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Ingredient: Fruit
Culture: American

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