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A cake treat that is sure to melt in your mouth with the delicious taste of cherries and a hint of almonds. Ingredients:
1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling |
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
3 cups all-purpose flour |
3 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup butter, softened |
1 1/4 cups white sugar |
3 eggs |
1 1/4 cups milk |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
2 tablespoons milk |
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine pie filling, almonds and almond extract and set aside. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well each time. Add flour mixture, alternating with milk. Mix thoroughly.
4. Spoon 1/2 of batter into a greased 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. Spread cherry mixture over batter, then spoon remaining batter over cherries.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes or until light brown. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
6. To Make Icing: Blend softened butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, and almond extract with enough milk for drizzling consistency and drizzle over cake.
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