Dr. Pepper Cherry Marshmallow Cake

Step 1

Arrange cherries evenly on bottom of a greased 9 x 13 pan.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine the cherry syrup, 1 package of cherry Jello and 1/4 cup Dr. Pepper; gently heat until Jello is dissolved.

Step 4

Add almond extract and cool slightly.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, 1 pack cherry Jello, oil, eggs and 3/4 cup Dr. Pepper. Beat on high for 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Pour cooled Jello mixture over cherries in pan.

Step 7

Sprinkle evenly with the miniature marshmallows and then carefully and evenly spoon the batter mix over the marshmallows.

Step 8

Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool on rack for 45 minutes. Chill 3-4 hours.