1⁄3cup shortening
1 1⁄4cups sugar
2eggs, well beaten
2 1⁄4cups flour
1 1⁄2teaspoons baking powder
1⁄2teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2teaspoon salt
1cup milk
1can sour pitted cherries, well drained (retain juice)
1⁄2cup chopped nuts (optional)
Cream shortening; add sugar gradually and cream until fluffy.
Blend in eggs.
Combine dry ingredients and stir into creamed mixture alternately with milk.
Stir in cherries (and nuts, if using).
Pour into a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
Bake at 350° for about 50 minutes.
Serve warm with: HOT CHERRY SAUCE: Mix together in a saucepan 1/2 cup sugar, 2 Tbsp cornstarch and a dash of salt.
Blend in the juice from the can of cherries and 1 cup water.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Boil, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the starchy taste disappears, probably about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and blend in 1/4 tsp almond extract.
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