Saucy Cherry Cake

Delicious cake with sour cherries in it and cherry sauce on top.

• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 (16 ounce) can pitted sour red pie cherries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.