Maraschino Cherry Chip Cake

Serves: 8

Ingredients

3 cups cake flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice
2/3 cup milk
16 maraschino cherries, very roughly chopped
5 egg whites (2/3 cup)
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method

  1. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  2. Blend together sugar and butter. Add cherry juice, and milk. Stir, then add dry ingredients.
  3. Beat 2 minutes and then add egg whites. Beat 2 minutes more. Fold in cherries and nuts.
  4. Pour into prepared 9-inch round cake pans and bake at 350F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until done.
  5. Cool and frost with a fluffy white frosting or your favourite frosting. Decorate with additional cherries.

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