CHERRY NUT CAKE

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My grandmother made up this recipe for her children. Using Ozark-grown cherries and walnuts, she invented one they all liked. Granny always used cream from the dairy farm near her home, but the half-and half works well and is easier to find. -Diana Jennings, Lebanon, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 large egg whites
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
3 cups cake flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
40 maraschino cherries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. In a small bowl, mix cream and cherry juice. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cream mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in cherries and walnuts. With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold into batter., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread top with half the whipped cream. Top with remaining cake layer; spread with remaining whipped cream. Decorate with cherries.

Nutrition Facts :

Jose Eli
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavor was amazing and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


anjala Niroshani
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a moist and flavorful cake with a nice crumb. The nuts and cherries add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Takudzwa Nezambe
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts and cherries added a nice crunch and tartness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Jo Brian
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the nuts and cherries added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Shahzaib Zaib
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavor was amazing and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Sinethemba Dlakavu
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a moist and flavorful cake with a nice crumb. The nuts and cherries add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


mim tamima
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts and cherries added a nice crunch and tartness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Mohammad Sohel
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the nuts and cherries added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Hasan Akbar
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavor was amazing and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


marwat Dana
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a moist and flavorful cake with a nice crumb. The nuts and cherries add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Moksedul Mirdah
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This cake was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the nuts and cherries added a nice crunch and tartness. I will definitely be making this cake again.