*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Black Cherry Dessert Cake

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3                    Eggs
   1      cup           Sugar
   1 3/4  cups          Flour -- all-purpose
     1/8  teaspoon      Salt
   2      teaspoons     Baking powder
   2      tablespoons   Water
     1/2  teaspoon      Vanilla
     1/4  teaspoon      Almond extract
   1 1/3  cups          Pitted Bing cherries -- fresh or canned
     1/4  cup           Chopped walnuts

Beat eggs until light; gradually add sugar; beat until lemon-colored. Add sifted dry ingredients.  Add water, vanilla, and almond extract; mix well. Pour into two prepared round layer pans. Drop cherries over batter (save some for garnish).  Sprinkle with nuts. Bake in moderate oven, 350 f , 30 minutes.  Serve slightly warm with sweetened whipped cream between layer and over top. Garnish with whole cherries.

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