2 cn Dark sweet cherries, pitted,
– drained, reserving syrup ——————————-JELLO MIXTURE——————————- 3/4 c Reserved cherry syrup
1/4 c Dr. Pepper
1 pk Cherry Jello, 3oz size
1/8 ts Almond extract
——————————-BATTER MIXTURE——————————- 1 pk Yellow cake mix
1 pk Cherry Jello, 3oz size
1/2 c Vegetable oil
3/4 c Dr. Pepper
4 Eggs
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!!!