Ingredients
1 1/2
cups granulated sugar
Grated peel of 1 lemon
3
eggs
2
cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2
teaspoon salt
1
cup butter, melted
2
teaspoons vanilla
1
teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2
cups Cascadian Farm® organic frozen sweet cherries
1/2
cup sliced almonds
2
tablespoons white sanding sugar or coarse sugar, if desired
Preparation
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch cast-iron skillet with shortening or butter.
In large bowl, mix granulated sugar and lemon peel. Add eggs, one at a time, beating with whisk after each addition. Stir in flour and salt. Add melted butter, vanilla and almond extract; stir with whisk until combined.
Pour batter into skillet. Spoon cherries evenly over batter. Sprinkle with almonds and sanding sugar.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.
