quick cherry dessert

Recipe by
Rev BJ Friley
Vicksburg, MS

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

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For quick cherry dessert

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

How To Make quick cherry dessert

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

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