1 pkg. Duncan Hines white cake mix
1 1/4 c. water
3 eggs
1/3 c. oil
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 cans (16 oz. each) pitted red tart cherries, undrained
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. red food coloring
3/4 tsp. almond extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 9 x 13 inch pan. Prepare cake batter as directed on back panel. Pour evenly into pan.

Topping: Combine sugar and cornstarch in bowl. Add cherries and juice, melted butter and butter, coloring and extract; stir well. Spoon evenly over batter.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.