"Cherries and almond extract pair beautifully in this delectable cake. Yogurt adds subtle flavor and helps keep the cake moist. Recipe by Nancy Baggett...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup sugar, granulated
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1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
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3 cups cherries, sweet, dark - (fresh or frozen, thawed) pitted and coarsely chopped
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2 tablespoons brandy, cherry-flavored - kirsch, or orange juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest - freshly grated
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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1 2/3 cups flour, cake
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1 cup flour, whole-wheat pastry
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup sugar, granulated
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3 tablespoons butter - slightly softened
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3 tablespoons oil, canola
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1 1/4 cups yogurt, nonfat, vanilla - or lemon
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2 large egg(s)
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2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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2 teaspoons sugar, powdered - for garnish