Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup boiling water 1 package (16 oz.) angel food cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1 can (20 oz.) lite cherry pie filling Prepared chocolate frosting (reduced−fat if possible) Chocolate shavings Preheat oven to 350F. Line a jelly roll pan with wax paper (pan should be appproximately 10 by 15 by 1 or 11 by 17 by 1). Whisk together cocoa, sugar and boiling water. Cool mixture to lukewarm. Prepare angel food cake mix per package directions, using 1 1/4 cup water and adding cocoa mixture. Spread batter evenly into prepared jelly−roll pan. Bake 20 minutes or until top looks dry. Invert onto a large wire rack. Remove the pan and wax paper; cool. Slice cake into three equal parts. Start with cake, top with cherry pie filling, then top that with more cake and more pie filling and end with cake layer. Frost and decorate with chocolate shavings. About The Author : I hope this recipe and all the recipes on my blog site http://top-shelf-recipes.blogspot.com bring you and your families lots of enjoyment. Enjoy Them All, W.D.Smith

Beef Tenderloin with Cabernet Cherry Sauce

4 small filet mignon steaks (about 1/4 pound each) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper or freshly ground pepper Cabernet Cherry Sauce: 1 1/2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon or Burgundy 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 whole cloves 8 whole pepper corns 1 bay leaf, torn into small pieces 1/2 pound fresh Bing cherries, rinsed Salt and pepper for seasoning Optional: 1−2 teaspoon sugar Set oven controls to broil. Line a broiling pan with aluminum foil and place in the oven on the top rack to preheat. Trim the steaks of visible fat. Rub the garlic evenly over the steaks and season with salt and cracked pepper. Set aside until ready to broil. Add the Cabernet and balsamic vinegar to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Tie the cloves, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a bundle with a small piece of cheese cloth. Add the bundle to the wine mixture. Allow the mixture to reduce to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. While the wine is reducing, pit the cherries. Cut the cherries into quarters and add to the wine mixture. Cover and cook over medium−high heat until the cherries are tender, about 10 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Add the sugar to balance the flavors, if needed. The sauce should have a deep robust flavor but not be too sweet. While the sauce is cooking, broil the steaks for 3−4 minutes per side for medium rare. To serve, remove the spice bundle from the sauce. Place the steaks on individual plates with the sauce spooned over the top. About The Author : I hope this recipe and all the recipes on my blog site http://top-shelf-recipes.blogspot.com bring you and your families lots of enjoyment. Enjoy Them All, W.D.Smith

Cherry Pie

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup shortening, chilled 1/2 cup cold water 1 pinch salt 2 cups pitted sour cherries 1 1/4 cups white sugar 10 teaspoons corn starch 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Cut the shortening into the flour and salt with the whisking blades of a stand mixer until the crumbs are pea-sized. Mix in cold water by hand just until the dough holds together. Divide the dough in half and form it into two disks. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until chilled through, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Roll out one disk of dough into a 11-inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie pan with pastry. Refrigerate until needed. Roll out the dough for the top crust, transfer it to a plate or baking sheet, and refrigerate. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a baking tray in the oven to preheat. Place the cherries, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium-sized non-aluminum saucepan. Allow the mixture to stand for 10 minutes, or until the sugar draws out the cherries' juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Lower the heat; simmer for 1 minute, or until the juices thicken and become translucent. Remove pan from heat, and stir in butter and almond extract. Allow the filling to cool to lukewarm. Pour the filling into the pie shell. Cover with top crust, crimp the edges to seal, and cut vents for steam. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F (190 degree C) oven on the baking tray for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Allow to cool for several hours before slicing. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 506 | Total Fat: 27.5g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 506

Total Fat: 27.5gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 61mgTotal Carbs: 62.9g    Dietary Fiber: 1.5gProtein: 3.6g

Cobbler Recipes: Tart Cherry Cobbler | Submitted By: S. Warren

5 (14.5 ounce) cans tart pitted cherries packed in water, drained1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 pinch salt1 tablespoon butter, diced1 recipe pastry for double-crust pie2 tablespoons milkPreheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large bowl, gently stir the cherries, brown sugar, and white sugar until all the sugar has dissolved. Mix in the tapioca, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt. Let stand 15 minutes. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and dot with butter. Roll our pie pastry into a rectangle slightly larger than the baking dish, and place over the cherries. Tuck in corners, and make several slits in the dough. Brush with milk. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is lightly browned and filling is bubbly. Cool 1 hour before serving. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 256 | Total Fat: 6.2g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 256

Total Fat: 6.2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 135mgTotal Carbs: 50.1g    Dietary Fiber: 2.4gProtein: 2.4g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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