Ingredients

  • 1 Duncan Hines cherry supreme cake mix
  • 1 c. pear or apricot nectar
  • 1/2 c. Crisco oil
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cherry flavoring or 1 tsp. maraschino cherry juice
  • 3 drops red food coloring
  • 1 c. powdered sugar

Method

  • In a large bowl, blend all ingredients except eggs.
  • Beat at medium speed for 1 minute.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, and beat 1 minute after each addition.
  • Spread batter in a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 45 minutes until cake tests done with a toothpick.
  • Cool right side up for about 15 minutes, then remove from pan.
  • Mix the powdered sugar, 6 maraschino cherries (chopped) and 2 tablespoons juice from cherries.
  • Pour over cake while still warm to make a glaze.