Ingredients

1 lb. can of tart cherries

6oz semi-sweet chocolate

2.5 oz almonds

6oz butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

.25 teaspoon almond extract

.66 cup sugar

3 eggs

.66 cup flour, sifted

Preparation

350 degrees

9 in. springform pan, buttered, bread crumbs

drain cherries melt chocolate grind almonds cream butter and sugar, extracts; beat well add eggs one at a time on low speed, add chocolate, beat until mixed add almonds, beat to mix add flour, beat to incorporate

1/2 batter in pan, layer cherries, rest of batter

50 minutes, crusty on top

cool in pan 15 minutes, remove sides

serve with whipped cream