A tender, made-from-scratch cherry cake infused with maraschino cherry flavor, studded with chopped cherries, and finished with your choice of luscious frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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2 ½ cups sifted cake flour
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ cup vegetable shortening (like Crisco)
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¾ cup whole milk (or buttermilk/evaporated milk)
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¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons almond extract
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4 egg whites (unbeaten)
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½ cup chopped maraschino cherries (15–18 cherries, blotted dry)
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Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Frosting Options
1. Cherry Almond Buttercream:
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4 cups powdered sugar
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4 tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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8 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice (or milk for desired consistency)
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Optional: 1–2 drops red food coloring
2. Classic 7-Minute Frosting:
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1 cup granulated sugar
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon cream of tartar
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2 egg whites
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3 tablespoons water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Optional: 2 drops red food coloring
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