Cherry Pudding Cake

• 2 c. flour
• 2 1/2 c. sugar, divided
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 c. milk
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 cans (14 1/2 oz.) water-packed pitted tart red cherries, well drained
• 2-3 drops red food coloring
• 1/8 tsp. almond extract
• whipped cream or ice cream

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, milk and oil;
2. pour into a greased shallow 3 qt. baking dish.
3. In a bowl combine cherries, food coloring, extract and remaining sugar;
4. spoon over batter.take at 375u0b0 for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
5. Yield: 10-12 servings.
6. Kids love to watch this one bake because the cherries sink to the bottom and the cake part rises to the top.

flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, vegetable oil, water, coloring, almond extract, whipped cream

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=149142 (may not work)