Maraschino party cake

 
                           MARASCHINO PARTY CAKE
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Cakes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2 1/4   c            Flour
    1 1/3   c            Sugar
    3       ts           Baking powder
    1       t            Salt
      1/2   c            Shortening
      1/4   c            Maraschino cherry juice
   16                    Maraschino cherries cut into
                         -eighths
      1/2   c            Milk
      1/2                TO
      2/3   c            Egg whites, unbeaten
                         - 4 large eggs
      1/2   c            Chopped nuts
 
   Sift together in mixing bowl flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add
   shortening, cherry juice, cherries and milk.  Mix on slow to medium speed
   for 2 minutes.  Add egg whites and continue beating 2 more minutes. Add
   nuts.  Bake in two layers in 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
   Ice with 7 minute icing and decorate with cherries.
  
 
 
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