Saucy Cherry Cake Recipe

Name: Saucy Cherry Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon shortening; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 (16 ounce) can pitted sour red pie cherries; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (16 ounce) can pitted sour red pie cherries
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

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.

550

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Saucy Cherry Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Saucy Cherry Cake

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