Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 15.25 ounce box white cake mix,
  • ingredients needed to make cake: egg whites, oil and water
  • 1 cup maraschino cherry syrup ((the liquid from the maraschino cherry jar))
  • 16 ounces cream cheese (2 blocks), (softened to room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons almond milk ((or regular milk))
  • 8 ounces (tub) whipped topping (COOL WHIP), (thawed)
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, (divided use)

Instruction

  • Bake the cake according the package directions. Allow it to cool completely before the next step.
  • Once cooled, poke holes in the cake using a fork or wooden skewer. Just make sure the holes are large enough to allow the cherry juice to soak into. 
  • Pour the maraschino cherry syrup over the holes in the cake. Try to coat the cake as evenly as possible.
  • Using an electric or stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Stir in the almond extract and milk.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the cake.
  • Mix together the whipped topping, chopped cherries, and half of the silvered almonds. Spread on top of the cream cheese mixture.
  • Evenly top with remaining sliced almonds and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.