Sweetheart Cherry Cake

Directions

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Step 2
   Lightly grease a 9x13-inch

3. Step 3
   Mix together dry cake mix, eggs, baking powder, both extracts and 1/2 can of Lucky Leaf Premium Cherry Pie Filling on medium speed until all ingredients are moistened. Fold in the remaining 1/2 can of cherry pie filling by hand until blended. Batter should appear thick.

4. Step 4
   Pour batter into pan and level with a spatula. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

5. Step 5
   Remove cake from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before icing.

For icing:

1. Step 1
   Cream together butter and both extracts. Slowly add sifted confectioner's sugar, beating well. Add 2 Tablespoons of milk. Mix well. If needed, continue adding milk, 1 Tablespoon at a time, until icing is smooth and spreadable.

Decorating idea:

1. Step 1
   Spoon additional cherry pie filling over the pieces when served.

2. Step 2
   Sprinkle sliced almonds or mini chocolate chips on top of the iced cake.

Substitutions:

1. Step 1
   Substitute 2 16-ounce tubs of any flavor prepared icing for the buttercream icing recipe above.

2. Step 2
   If using a Wilton 9x2x1/2-inch heart-shaped cake pan, bake at 325 °F for 65 to 75 minutes.