Name: Cherry Carnival
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup milk; 2 cups sour pitted cherries, found in the canned fruit section at grocery stores (Drained, save juice); 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3/4 cup cherry juice; 1 cup boiling water; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

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My grandfather was an excellent baker and would make this recipe on special occasions. He received this recipe from his mother. He passed away 3 years ago at the age of 97. Enjoy this simply wonderful cherry dessert. Best if served warm.

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ingredients

1 ³⁄₄ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
³⁄₄ cup milk
2 cups sour pitted cherries, found in the canned fruit section at grocery stores (Drained, save juice)
Sauce ingredients
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
³⁄₄ cup cherry juice
1 cup boiling water
¹⁄₄ teaspoon almond extract

directions

Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
Add the shortening, sugar, egg and milk.
Beat until smooth.
Add the cherries and pour into greased 9 x 13 pan.
Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
For the cherry sauce, mix together the sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
Gradually stir in 1 cup of boiling water and cherry juice.
Boil for 1 minute stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and add almond extract.
To serve, slice the cherry cake and spoon the cherry sauce over individual slices.
Serve warm.

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"My grandfather was an excellent baker and would make this recipe on special occasions. He received this recipe from his mother. He passed away 3 years ago at the age of 97. Enjoy this simply wonderful cherry dessert. Best if served warm."

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1/2/2010
review by doughmestic

12/29/2009

I made this yesterday and it was wonderful! The only thing I did different was to double the sauce, which I am glad I did. We had plenty of sauce to go over the cake. It made a very pretty presentation. Will definitely make this again!
creation by Cookin 4 the boyz

12/28/2009

My grandfather was an excellent baker and would make this recipe on special occasions. He received this recipe from his mother. He passed away 3 years ago at the age of 97. Enjoy this simply wonderful cherry dessert. Best if served warm.