Cherry Pudding Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, milk and oil;
pour into a greased shallow 3 qt. baking dish.
In a bowl combine cherries, food coloring, extract and remaining sugar;
spoon over batter.\tBake at 375\u00b0 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.
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Kids love to watch this one bake because the cherries sink to the bottom and the cake part rises to the top.