2 cn Dark sweet cherries, pitted,

- drained, reserving syrup -------------------------------JELLO MIXTURE------------------------------- 3/4 c Reserved cherry syrup

1/4 c Dr. Pepper

1 pk Cherry Jello, 3oz size

1/8 ts Almond extract

-------------------------------BATTER MIXTURE------------------------------- 1 pk Yellow cake mix

1 pk Cherry Jello, 3oz size

1/2 c Vegetable oil

3/4 c Dr. Pepper

4 Eggs

2 c Minature marshmallows

Arrange cherries evenly on bottom of a greased 9 x 13 pan. Preheat oven to 350~F. In a small saucepan, combine the cherry syrup, 1 package of cherry

jello and 1/4 cup Dr. Pepper; gently heat until jello is dissolved. Add almond extract and cool slightly. In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, 1 pack cherry jello, oil, eggs and 3/4 cup Dr. Pepper. Beat on high for 3-4 minutes. Pour cooled jello mixture over cherries in pan. Sprinkle evenly with the minature marshmallows and then carefully and evenly spoon the batter mix over the marshmallows. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool on rack for 45 minutes. Chill 3-4 hours. This is a self icing cake!!!