2 cn Dark sweet cherries, pitted,

           - drained, reserving syrup
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    3/4 c  Reserved cherry syrup

    1/4 c  Dr. Pepper

      1 pk Cherry Jello, 3oz size

    1/8 ts Almond extract

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      1 pk Yellow cake mix

      1 pk Cherry Jello, 3oz size

    1/2 c  Vegetable oil

    3/4 c  Dr. Pepper

      4    Eggs

      2 c  Minature marshmallows

  Arrange cherries evenly on bottom of a greased 9 x 13 pan. Preheat oven to
  350~F. 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. Add
  almond extract and cool slightly. 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. Pour cooled jello mixture over cherries in pan.
  Sprinkle evenly with the minature marshmallows and then carefully and
  evenly spoon the batter mix over the marshmallows. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
  Cool on rack for 45 minutes. Chill 3-4 hours. This is a self icing cake!!!