Cherry-Almond Skillet Cake

 

1 1/2

cups granulated sugar

Grated peel of 1 lemon

3

eggs

2

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1/2

teaspoon salt

1

cup butter, melted

2

teaspoons vanilla

1

teaspoon almond extract

1 1/2

cups Cascadian Farm® organic frozen sweet cherries

1/2

cup sliced almonds

2

tablespoons white sanding sugar or coarse sugar, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease 9-inch cast-iron skillet with shortening or butter.
• 2 In large bowl, mix granulated sugar and lemon peel. Add eggs, one at a time, beating with whisk after each addition. Stir in flour and salt. Add melted butter, vanilla and almond extract; stir with whisk until combined.
• 3 Pour batter into skillet. Spoon cherries evenly over batter. Sprinkle with almonds and sanding sugar.
• 4 Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.