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Viewed: 42 - Published at: 9 years agoIngredients
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2-1/2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated
- 1/2 cup chopped hickory nuts
- 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- 10 to 12 hickory nut halves, optional
Method
- In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water. Add extracts, chocolate, nuts and cherries; mix well.
- In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into a greased
- . Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool.
- For frosting, cream shortening and butter in a bowl. Add extracts and salt. Beat in sugar and milk. Frost cake. Top with nut halves if desired.
