My friend Colleen makes this amazing cherry sheetcake that my children absolutely love! When I was digging through my recipe box the other day, I found this recipe for Peek-a-boo Cherry Cake that reminded me of Colleen's cake, so I decided to give it a try. (Do you have recipes like this, that you copied down twenty years ago and are just now trying out? Please say you're more up to date than I am!) While I was rifling through some very old recipe magazines at work I found another cherry cake that has the same effect, which I will post after I have tested it, and will let you know which one I like best. Then, maybe Colleen will share her original recipe with me and it'll just be a cherry cake-a-polooza!
This is a very pretty cake, and perfect for the holiday season.
I don't know who gave me this recipe, so no credit can be given. Thank you, whoever you are!
Peek-a-boo Cherry Cake
350 degrees Farenheit
45 minutes
12 servings
1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup milk
1 can cherry fruit filling
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup slivered almonds
Combine all ingredients (except cherry filling, 2 T. sugar and 1/4 c. almonds) in large bowl. Blend, then beat for three minutes at medium speed. Spread 3/4 of dough evenly in greased 9x13 pan. Spoon fruit filling on top and spread gently to cover surface. Drop remaining dough by small spoonfuls over cherry layer. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar and almonds over top. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool, and cut into squares. Yum!
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