Directions:
- In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
- Add egg whites and cherry juice.
- Mix well.
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
- Stir in cherries and nuts.
- Place the batter in two greased and floured 9 round baking pans.
- Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, combine the sugar, egg whites, water, corn syrup and cream of tartar in heavy saucepan over low heat or double boiler over simmering water.
- With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute.
- Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160 F, about 8-10 minutes.
- Pour into mixing bowl.
- Add vanilla.
- Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.
- Spread between the layers and over top and sides of cake.
- Garnish with cherries if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 359.99 Kcal (1507 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 113.41 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12.6g | 19% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 242.18mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 244.53mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 58.03g | 19% | |
| Sugars | 38.32g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.15g | 5% | |
| Protein | 5.25g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 78.5mg | 8% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 307.74 Kcal (1288 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 96.95 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.77g | 19% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 207.03mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 209.04mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 49.6g | 19% | |
| Sugars | 32.75g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.99g | 5% | |
| Protein | 4.49g | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 67.1mg | 8% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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