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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| baking powder: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| multipurpose shortening: 1 Tbl |
| eggs: 2 |
| walnuts (chopped): 1/2 cup |
| canned sour red cherries: 1 16oz can (pitted) |
| granulated sugar: 1/3 cup |
| cornstarch: 1 Tbl |
Saucy Cherry Cake
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"Delicious cake with sour cherries in it and cherry sauce on top."
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
12 serving(s)
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Directions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.