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Maraschino Party Cake

Maraschino Party Cake

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/3 cups sugar
4 egg whites
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
16 maraschino cherries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Frosting:
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 egg whites
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
additional maraschino cherries (optional)

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.

from Reminisce Magazine
http://www.recipezaar.com/175813

posted by Kate @ 10:18 PM