Step #1 Notes: Cherries should be tart red cherries.
Step #2 Substitute margerine if desired.
Step #3 1/2 of the batter from the cake mix will not be used.
Step #4 You can choose to make one plain cake with it, Make twice as much filling & prepare 2 rolls, or use a different filling for 2 different flavored cake rolls.
Step #5 Prepare angel cake mix according to package directions.
Step #6 Turn half the batter into greased & floured 15 1/2 X 10 1/2 X i inch pan, spreading evenly.
Step #7 Bake in a moderate oven (375) for 12 mins.
Step #8 Loosen sides, turn out on towel & Sprinkle top with confectioners sugar.
Step #9 While still hot, roll the cake & towel together, starting at the narrow end.
Step #10 allow this to cool on a rack.
Step #11 Meanwhile, drain cherries, reserving 3/4 c of the juice; set aside a few whole cherries for garnish.
Step #12 In a small bowl, mix sugar, cornstarch & a dash of salt.
Step #13 In a saucepan heat the reserved cherry juice to boiling; slowly stir in theto sugar mixture.
Step #14 Return to saucepan.
Step #15 Cook & stir till thickened & clear.
Step #16 stir in the butter or margerine, red food coloring & almond extract; add cherries.
Step #17 Cool.
Step #18 Unroll the cake & spread with the filling.
Step #19 Roll up the cake, placing seam side down on a serving tray.
Step #20 Trim with sweetened whipping cream & the reserved cherries.
Step #21 remaining batter may be baked in a grreased 9 X5X3 " loaf pan in a moderate oven (375) for 30 min.
Step #22 , or you can double your purchase of the other ingredients & make two of the rolls if you have a crowd to cook for.