Brandied Cherry Coffeecake

• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. soft cream cheese
• 1/2 c. margarine
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
• 1/4 c. chopped nuts (optional)
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 3/4 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 c. milk
• 2 Tbsp. cherry brandy

1. Combine cream cheese, sugar and margarine.
2. Beat until well blended.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; blend well.
4. Combine dry ingredients, add to mixture alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition.
5. Pour into greased and floured 19 x 9-inch pan.
6. Mix brandy with cherries and spoon over batter.
7. Sprinkle with nuts.
8. Bake at 350u0b0 for 1 hour.
9. When cool, dust with powdered sugar.

cream cheese, margarine, vanilla, baking powder, salt, cherry pie filling, nuts, sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, milk, cherry brandy

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=898263 (may not work)