Cherry Coffeecake

Name: Cherry Coffeecake
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. margarine or butter; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 4 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. almond extract; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 3 c. flour; 1 can cherry pie filling (other fruits can be used)

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. margarine or butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 c. flour
1 can cherry pie filling (other fruits can be used)

Directions

1

Cream shortening, sugar and butter with electric mixer.
2

Add eggs and flavorings.
3

Beat until fluffy.
4

Add flour and baking powder; mix until smooth.
5

Place 2/3 of the batter in a greased 10 x 15 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
6

Spread evenly.
7

Place the pie filling evenly over the batter.
8

Drop remaining batter by teaspoonfuls over pie filling.
9

Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Drizzle with icing made of 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk while warm.