Ingredients
- 16 maraschino cherries (cut into)
- 4 eggs
- 2 1/4 c flour
- 1 3/8 c sugar
- 5/8 c egg whites
- 1/2 c milk
- 1/2 c shortening
- 1/2 c nuts (chopped)
- 1/4 c maraschino cherry juice
- 3 ts baking powder
- 1 ts salt
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.
