Cake Sweet Story

Karen from AZ posted 04-19-98
Sweet Story Cake

1/4 c cherry juice
18 maraschino cherries; drained, finely cut
1 tsp. salt
2-1/2 c flour
1-1/2 c sugar
3-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c shortening
3/4 c milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp almond extract
4 egg whites; unbeaten
1/2 c chopped nuts
---------- Frosting ------------
2 tbs shortening
2 tbs butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp salt
4 c powdered sugar
9 tbs cream (heavy); scalded

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add shortening.
Combine milk and cherry juice. Add 3/4 of this liquid and flavorings, beat. Add remaining liquid and egg whites, beat. Add cherries and nuts. Blend. Bake at 375 for 20 to 25 minutes.

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