From Sandi's Recipe File - Quick Cherry Dessert

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Great American Recipes
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Desserts

Quick Cherry Dessert

Amount	Ingredient
1 cup (2 sticks)	butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups	sugar
4	eggs
1 teaspoon	almond extract
2 cups	all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons	baking powder
1 can (21 oz.)	cherry pie filling
	powdered sugar to dust over top, optional

Preparation Tips:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream togethr the butter and sugar. Add the eggs. Beat until light and fluffy.
2. Add the almond extract. Stir in the flour and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
3. Butter a 13-by-9-inch pan. Turn the mixture into the pan.
4. Spoon the pie filling into the cake, in 16 spots, spacing 4 spoonfuls evenly in each direction.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden and cake tests done. Filling will sink into the cake while baking.
6. To serve, cut into 16 pieces.
7. Place bottom side up on serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar, if used. Spoon slightly sweetened whipped cream over each serving, if desired. This is great served warm!
Tip: For blueberry dessert, substitute blueberry pie filling for the cherry filling.
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