Cherry Glazed Sponge Cake

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan thoroughly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This will take approximately 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the almond extract. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just blended. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tough cake. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 40 mins Spread the batter evenly into the prepared jelly roll pan. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Using the tip of a sharp knife, lightly score the batter to create square divisions. This will guide the placement of the cherry filling. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Spoon equal portions of the cherry pie filling into the center of each square. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (40 minutes)

Recipe View Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before dusting with confectioners' sugar. (60 minutes)

Recipe View Cut into squares along the scored lines and serve. Enjoy!