Hey BadGirl , would you mind sharing the recipe for your cherry-almond roll? Sounds so yummy!
Cherry Almond Angel Roll
1 (16 oz) pkg angel food cake mix
1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (2.25 oz) pkg sliced almonds, chopped
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2-4 drops red food coloring (optional)
1/2 cup cherry preserves
1 (3.4 oz) pkg white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling
1 (8 oz) container sour cream
Additional powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350. Line Stoneware Bar Pan with a 13 inch piece of Parchment Paper. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter over Parchment Paper, spreading evenly. Chop almonds ; sprinkle evenly over batter. Bake 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched with fingertip. Remove from oven. Sprinkle powdered sugar over cake. Place an additional 18 inch piece of Parchment Paper over cake. Invert cooling rack over paper. Carefully invert cake; remove pan. Peel parchment paper from bottom side of cake; discard. Starting at short end of cake, roll up cake in Parchment Paper jelly roll style. Cool completely. Unroll cake and place on smooth side of a large cutting board. Spread cake with preserves. In a a large bowl, combine sour cream, whipped topping, almond extract and food coloring, if desired; mix well. Add pudding mix and whisk until thickened. Spread filling over cake to within 1 inch of edge; roll up cake. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Sprinkle cake with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Slice using a Serrated Knife. Makes 12 servings.