Title: Quick Cherry Dessert
Categories: Dessert Fruit
Yield: 16 Servings
| 1 | c | Butter or margarine |
| 1 1/2 | c | Granulated sugar |
| 4 | | Eggs |
| 1 | ts | Almond extract |
| 2 | c | All-purpose flour |
| 2 | ts | Baking powder |
| 21 | oz | Cherry pie filling |
| | | Powdered sugar, optional |
1) In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the
eggs. Beat until light and fluffy. 2) Add the almond extract. Stir in the
flour and baking powder. Mix until smooth. 3) Butter a 13 x 9 " cake pan.
Turn the mixture into the pan. 4) Spoon the pie filling into the cake in 16
spots, spacing 4 spoonfuls evenly in each direction. 5) Bake at 350 degrees
for 45-50 minutes or until golden and cake tests done. Filling will sink
into the cake while baking. 6) To serve, cut into 16 pieces. 7) Place
bottom side up on serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar. Spoon slightly
sweetened whipped cream over each serving, if desired. Great served warm.
TIP: If desired, substitute blueberry filling for cherry filling.