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Yellow Chess Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Jim Animal

"This is a very rich cake and it sells great at bake sales, as well as my little restaurant. When baked, the cherries go under and the cheese rises to the top."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 3.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  55 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) can cherry pie filling

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and butter. Mix until crumbly. Pat mixture into bottom of 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
  4. In large bowl, combine cream cheese and confectioners sugar. Mix until smooth. Pour over pre-baked cake mix. Top with cherry pie filling.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or when you see the cheese rise to the top. Cherries usually go under when baked.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2005 by ARIL
Overall its a great recipe. Few tricks of the trade need to be used though. 1. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by JEDIRACHAEL
I followed the recipe as directed, and the cake was wonderful! However, I tried to vary the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2006 by SHANEANDKIM
My Co-workers BEG me to make this delicous treat. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2003 by PEDERSENK
THIS IS A DELICIOUS RECIPE. HOWEVER, THERE IS AN ERROR IN THE PRINTING. IT CALLS FOR ONE CUP... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2003 by PassionMama
This cake was a huge hit at our family Christmas party last year and I was asked to bring it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by CARMIK124
Followed the directions exactly. Too sweet, too rich, took too long to cook. Throwing this out. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2007 by Michelle N.
This cake turned out like everyone else has stated: The cherries didn't rise to the top... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by pameyb
I have found so many good recipes at 'allrecipes', so I had high hopes for this one. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2006 by rhonda
There is no way that this cake can turn out as the recipe is written. I am an experienced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2005 by HATCHDIANA
Followed the recipe and it just didn't turn out right. The cakey/crusty part was gooey in the... MORE

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