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Yellow Chess Cake

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 254 | Total Fat: 13.4g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2005 by ARIL   view full review
Overall its a great recipe. Few tricks of the trade need to be used though. 1. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2003 by PEDERSENK   view full review
THIS IS A DELICIOUS RECIPE. HOWEVER, THERE IS AN ERROR IN THE PRINTING. IT CALLS FOR ONE CUP...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by JEDIRACHAEL   view full review
I followed the recipe as directed, and the cake was wonderful! However, I tried to vary the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2009 by danieliza77   view full review
This cake was simple to make and tasted so good! My husband loved it, as did everyone we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by Sharon   view full review
Gooey Goodness!!! I was nervous while it was baking, I used a dark non-stick pan instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by pameyb   view full review
I have found so many good recipes at 'allrecipes', so I had high hopes for this one. It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2006 by SHANEANDKIM   view full review
My Co-workers BEG me to make this delicous treat.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2003 by PassionMama   view full review
This cake was a huge hit at our family Christmas party last year and I was asked to bring it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by CARMIK124 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Followed the directions exactly. Too sweet, too rich, took too long to cook. Throwing this out.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2007 by Michelle N.   view full review
This cake turned out like everyone else has stated: The cherries didn't rise to the top...

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