Sweet Story Cake

• 2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3/4 c. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. walnuts, very finely chopped
• 4 egg whites
• 18 maraschino cherries, well drained and chopped fine
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1/4 c. maraschino cherry juice
• 2 tsp. almond extract

1. Sift dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
2. Cut in shortening.
3. Combine milk and cherry juice, then add 3/4 cup (save balance for later).
4. Add flavorings.
5. Beat 2 minutes on low speed, or 200 strokes by hand.
6. Add remaining liquids and egg whites. Beat 2 minutes more.
7. Blend in nuts and cherries.
8. Bake in 2 layer pans in a 375u0b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
9. Frost with cherry frosting mix.

flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, vanilla, walnuts, egg whites, maraschino cherries, shortening, maraschino cherry juice, almond extract

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=976304 (may not work)