2 cn Dark sweet cherries, pitted, – drained, reserving syrup
JELLO MIXTURE
3/4 c Reserved cherry syrup 1 pk Cherry Jello, 3oz size
1/4 c Dr. Pepper 1/8 ts Almond extract
BATTER MIXTURE
1 pk Yellow cake mix 3/4 c Dr. Pepper
1 pk Cherry Jello, 3oz size 4 Eggs
1/2 c Vegetable oil 2 c Minature marshmallows
Arrange cherries evenly on bottom of a greased 9 x 13 pan. Preheat
oven to 350~F. In a small saucepan, combine the cherry syrup, 1
package of cherry jello and 1/4 cup Dr. Pepper; gently heat until
jello is dissolved. Add almond extract and cool slightly. In a large
mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, 1 pack cherry jello, oil, eggs
and 3/4 cup Dr. Pepper. Beat on high for 3-4 minutes. Pour cooled
jello mixture over cherries in pan. Sprinkle evenly with the minature
marshmallows and then carefully and evenly spoon the batter mix over
the marshmallows. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool on rack for 45
minutes. Chill 3-4 hours. This is a self icing cake!!!
Yields
16 servings