Hungarian Cherry Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Butter a 10x4-inch tube pan and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
3. 3
   In a medium size bowl, beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
4. 4
   Add egg yolks and beat until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Gradually beat in flour and salt.
6. 6
   In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
7. 7
   On high speed, beat 1/4 cup sugar into whites, 2 tablespoons at a time, until they are stiff and glossy.
8. 8
   Gently fold beaten whites into batter.
9. 9
   Spread batter evenly in pan, top with cherries.
10. 10
    Bake at 350°F for about 35-40 minutes.
11. 11
    or until cake is set and toothpick comes out clean.
12. 12
    Cool in pan for 5 minutes, loosen sides and remove from pan.
13. 13
    Cool completely on rack, drizzle cooled cake with almond glaze.
14. 14
    ---Almond Glaze---.
15. 15
    Mix powdered sugar, almond extract and water (1 teaspoon at a time) until smooth and the consistency of a thin syrup.