Dr. Pepper Cherry Marshmallow Cake
rec.food.baking/Limeyno1/2002

2 cans dark sweet cherries, pitted, drained, reserving syrup

JELLO MIXTURE
3/4 cup reserved cherry syrup
1/4 cup Dr. Pepper
1 (3 oz) package cherry jello
1/8 teaspoon almond extract

BATTER MIXTURE
1 package yellow cake mix
1 (3 oz) package cherry jello
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup Dr. Pepper
4 eggs
2 cups miniature marshmallows
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Arrange cherries evenly on bottom of a greased 9 x 13 pan. Preheat oven to 350F. 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 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 3-4 hours. This is a self icing cake.