Cherry Pie Recipe

Cherry Pie Recipe

Great Old Fashioned Desserts - Cherry Pie-Gelatin Cake
By Ann Satchel

Ever wonder how grandma managed to have time to make a great dessert? Well, she had a few tricks to make it easy, even if it looked like she spent hours on it. Here is a recipe for a cake that probably started circulating in the 1950's. Don't let the three step process scare you. Not only is it easy, it also looks great!

You will need the following items to make this tempting dessert, including a 9x13 inch cake pan, one box of white cake mix (grandma didn't always bake from scratch), eggs, oil and water for cake mix. In addition, you will need one package of cherry flavored gelatin, prepared whipped topping (frozen whipped topping or whip cream) and one large can of cherry pie filling.

The first step is to prepare cake according to package directions. Pour the cake batter into the greased and floured cake pan. Bake according to directions on the box. Let the cake cool. Do not remove the cake from the pan. The cake should be completely cool for the following steps.

Next, mix gelatin according to the package directions. You will want liquid, so do not use ice to try and make the gelatin set. After the cake is cool, use a fork to puncture holes in the cake. You will want to place quite a few holes across the entire cake. Pour gelatin across the cake so the liquid seeps into the holes of the cake.

Finally, cover the cake with a thick layer of whipped topping. On top of the whipped topping, place a layer of cherry pie filling. Then, refrigerate the cake for a couple of hours.

When ready to serve, cut with a knife that has been dipped into cold water. This will help prevent the topping from sticking to the knife. Dip the knife periodically in the water, as needed. Enjoy!

Cherry Pie Recipe