Saucy Cherry Cake

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom only of one 9x9 inch square baking pan. Drain the sour cherries, reserving the liquid.
2. Combine the flour,1 cup of the sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat in the shortening and eggs at medium speed until well blended. Fold in the nuts and 1 cup of the drained cherries. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve cake warm or cooled with Cherry Sauce spooned over the top.
4. To Make Cherry Sauce: In a small saucepan combine 1/3 cup sugar, corn starch, remaining cherries and the reserved juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally mixture is thick and clear.

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Louise

Jun. 19, 2007

"What a great recipe! I sprinkled chopped almonds on top instead of using walnuts. And to keep the cherries from sinking to the bottom, I coated them in a small amount of finely ground almonds. I al..." See moreso added chocolate chips, because as we all know, every dessert tastes better with chocolate. I'll definitely make again. All the kids loved it."

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JJLAM

Jun. 5, 2007

"This is a very easy recipe. Instead of canned sour cherries, I used fresh pitted cherries. The cake is a little on the chewey side, so I'll continue to experiment. However overall this was a very e..." See moreasy, tasty recipe that was gone in one sitting."

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MISSJAY26

May. 28, 2005

"Excellent, easy recipe. It was gobbled up by my family. Added some vanilla extract and didn't even need the sauce...." See more"