Recipe: Dr. Pepper Cherry Marshmallow Cake (self-icing)

DR. PEPPER CHERRY MARSHMALLOW CAKE

This is a self icing cake!!!

2 dark sweet cherries -- pitted, drained,
3/4 cup cherry syrup -- reserved
1/4 cup Dr. Pepper
1 package cherry gelatin -- 3-oz size
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 package yellow cake mix
1 package cherry gelatin -- 3-oz size
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup Dr. Pepper
4 egg
2 cups mini marshmallows

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.

From: Nancy,.SanFran