1 (18 1/4 ounce) box white cake mix |
3 eggs (or as called for by the cake mix directions) |
1/2 cup oil (or as called for by the cake mix directions) or 1/2 cup butter (or as called for by the cake mix directions) |
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by the cake mix directions) |
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans unsweetened tart red cherries, with juice |
1 cup sugar |
3/4 teaspoon almond extract |
1 teaspoon red food coloring |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
whipped cream (optional) |
vanilla ice cream (optional) |