Maraschino Party Cake

Ingredients

2 1/4 c flour
1 3/8 c sugar
3 ts baking powder
1 ts salt
1/2 c shortening
1/4 c maraschino cherry juice
16 maraschino cherries
1/2 c milk
5/8 c egg whites
4 eggs
1/2 c nuts

Instructions

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.