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Cherry Dessert Cake

I found this recipe on a can of cherries in water. One thing that stands out is a 8 oz boxed yellow cake mix, this would have to be a Jiffy brand 8-9 oz box mix, or you can make 1/2 the yellow cake mix I have listed on this site. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can tart cherries, in water, 15 oz / 425 g can
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 box yellow cake mix, Jiffy brand, 8 or 9 oz box, Shortcut
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C (350 F). Get out a 9x9 baking dish.
  • Open and drain the cherries into a measuring cup. Set the cherries aside and keep that liquid handy for the next step.
  • In a sauce pan, add the sugar and cornstarch, whisk to mix together. Whisk in the liquid from the cherries. Place on medium heat and whisk continuously until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, and cherries. Set this aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the Jiffy yellow cake mix, egg, and cold water, stir to mix together, then beat for 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium or 5-6 minutes by hand.
  • Pour the cherry mixture into the baking dish and spread out evenly.
  • Spoon the cake mix over the cherry mixture.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and place on a rack to cool.
  • Cut into squares and serve with whipped topping if desired, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Shortcut: Homemade Yellow Cake Mix.
Adapted from a recipe on a can of tart cherries.