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I also noticed the batter was a little thick, but didn't have much trouble spreading it over the cherries. Plus, it doesn't matter if you get the cake all the way to the edges of the pan - it will be fine. The only thing I would do differently would be to let it set a little longer than the 10 minutes recommended before turning out of the pan - 15 or 20 would be better I think. Otherwise it was a GREAT recipe! My dad and brother ate pretty much the whole thing in one night! Will definitely be making this again!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"01\/31\/2011 20:52","GUID":"0232b532f80a41a79e8fb10cb756ae64","MemberId":3784836,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tea-talk","SubmittedDate":"01\/31\/2011 20:52"},{"Comment":"
Yes the batter is thick but you can carefully spread it over the cherries. Mine backed within the time given. It is yummy and I will definitely fix it again.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"01\/29\/2011 18:42","GUID":"fdefab69cb8b40afb33e869c97173333","MemberId":3725563,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Clifton66","SubmittedDate":"01\/29\/2011 18:42"},{"Comment":"
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