Ingredients
– 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
– 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
– 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
– Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Equipment Needed
– 9×13 inch baking dish
– Mixing bowls
– Hand mixer or stand mixer
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Oven
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, I start by preheating my oven to 350°F (175°C) while I gather my ingredients. I love the smell of butter melting, and this recipe starts with that delightful scent. In my 9×13 inch baking dish, I spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom. Make sure to get it all in there; it’s the star of the show! Because my kitchen is full of love, I like to mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until it’s nice and smooth. The creamy mixture adds a tantalizing layer on top of the cherries that I can’t resist! (See the next page below to continue steps…)