Dr. Pepper Cherry Marshmallow Cake
This is a self-icing cake.
2 cans dark sweet cherries, pitted
and drained, syrup reserved
3/4 C. reserved cherry syrup
1/4 C. Dr. Pepper� (not diet)
1 (3 oz.) box cherry gelatin
1/8 tsp. almond extract
1 (18.25 oz.) box yellow cake mix
1 (3 oz.) box cherry gelatin
1/2 C. vegetable oil
3/4 C. Dr. Pepper� (not diet)
4 eggs
2 C. miniature marshmallows
Arrange cherries evenly on bottom of a greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Preheat oven to
350�F.
In a small saucepan, combine the cherry syrup, 1 box cherry gelatin and 1/4 cup
Dr. Pepper; gently heat until gelatin is dissolved. Add almond extract and cool
slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, 1 box cherry gelatin, oil, eggs
and 3/4 cup Dr. Pepper. Beat at high speed of an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes.
Pour cooled gelatin mixture over cherries in pan.
Sprinkle evenly with the miniature 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 for 3 to 4 hours.
Yields 16 servings AUTHOR: Marla |