Valentine Cake

Name: Valentine Cake
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. Crisco; 3/4 c. milk; 1/4 c. cherry juice; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 tsp. almond extract; 4 egg whites; 18 cherries, well drained and finely chopped; 1/2 c. walnuts

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Crisco
3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. cherry juice
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. almond extract
4 egg whites
18 cherries, well drained and finely chopped
1/2 c. walnuts

Directions

1

Sift dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and add shortening. Combine milk and cherry juice in a separate cup.
2

Add 3/4 cup of liquid to dry ingredients.
3

Add flavorings and beat for 2 minutes. Add remaining liquid and egg whites; beat for 2 minutes.
4

Add cherries and nuts; blend.
5

Pour into greased and floured pan. Bake at 375° for 1 hour in a tube pan for 20 to 25 minutes for layers.