Ingredients

  • 8 large egg whites
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. almond extract
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/4 c. cocoa
  • 1/3 c. low sugar cherry spread (jam)
  • 1/4 c. whipped topping
  • 1 (8 oz.) can pitted dark cherries, drained

Method

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • At high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add sugar (one tablespoon at a time), until stiff and glossy.
  • Add almond extract.
  • In a small bowl mix flour and cocoa.
  • Sprinkle over egg whites, half at a time.
  • Using rubber spatula, gently fold in.
  • Spoon into 8-inch tube pan.
  • Bake 25 minutes.
  • Invert cake.
  • Cool in pan.
  • Remove.
  • Cut into 3 layers. Spread with jam.
  • Frost with whipped topping and cherries.
  • Makes 16 servings.
  • Contains 84 calories per serving.