Dr. pepper cherry marshmallow cake

16 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cansDark sweet cherries, pitted,
¾cupReserved cherry syrup
¼cupDr. Pepper
1packYellow cake mix
1packCherry Jello, 3oz size
½cupVegetable oil drained, reserving syrup
1packCherry Jello, 3oz size
teaspoonAlmond extract
¾cupDr. Pepper
4Eggs
2cupsMinature marshmallows

Directions

JELLO MIXTURE

BATTER MIXTURE

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 ¼ 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 ¾ 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!!!