Cherry Carnival
"My grandfather was an excellent baker and would make this recipe on special occasions. He received this recipe from his mother. He passed away 3 years ago at the age of 97. Enjoy this simply wonderful cherry dessert. Best if served warm."
photo by doughmestic
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
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12
ingredients
- 1 3⁄4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3⁄4 cup milk
- 2 cups sour pitted cherries, found in the canned fruit section at grocery stores (Drained, save juice)
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Sauce ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3⁄4 cup cherry juice
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1⁄4 teaspoon almond extract
directions
- Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add the shortening, sugar, egg and milk.
- Beat until smooth.
- Add the cherries and pour into greased 9 x 13 pan.
- Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
- For the cherry sauce, mix together the sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
- Gradually stir in 1 cup of boiling water and cherry juice.
- Boil for 1 minute stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add almond extract.
- To serve, slice the cherry cake and spoon the cherry sauce over individual slices.
- Serve warm.
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Reviews
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I made this yesterday and it was wonderful! The only thing I did different was to double the sauce, which I am glad I did. We had plenty of sauce to go over the cake. It made a very pretty presentation. Will definitely make this again!
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I am a mother of a 4 year old and 10 month old. My husband and 4 year old are both great eaters and love all types of cuisine. I'm sure my 8 month old will follow in our steps. This makes it fun for me to try new and different recipes. My husband works for a church so I'm also always on the hunt for foods that carry well to people houses (new baby, homebound, etc..)
