Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. white or possibly yellow cake mix
  • 2 tbsp. salad oil
  • 2 (8 ounce.) pkg. cream cheese
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 4 Large eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. lowfat milk
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 (1 pound 5 ounce.) can cherry pie filling

Method

  • Reserve 1 c. dry cake mix.
  • In large mixing bowl combine remaining cake mix, 1 egg and oil.
  • Beat with mixer.
  • Mix will be stiff.
  • Press dough proportionately into the bottom and 3/4 up the sides of 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In same bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar.
  • Add in 3 Large eggs and reserved cake mix.
  • Beat 1 minute at medium speed.
  • At low speed add in lowfat milk and 2 flavors till mix is smooth.
  • Pour in crust.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 45-55 min or possibly till center is hard.
  • When cold, top with pie filling.
  • Refrigeratebefore serving.
  • Store in refrigerator.
  • Freezes well, but cover with tin foil before freezing.