CHERRY CAKE

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Sour cherry cake with cherry sauce. If desired, 1/2 cup sour cherries may be added to the sauce before cooking.

Provided by BRENDA W-OH

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 16

⅓ cup shortening
⅔ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups sour cherries - drained, juice reserved
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon almond extract
2 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Stir in cherries and chopped nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. Serve with cherry sauce.
  • To make cherry sauce: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt. Blend in 3/4 cup reserved cherry juice and 1 cup water. Stir in almond flavoring and red food coloring. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 196.1 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

Michelle McMillian
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This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Bismil Hameed
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This cherry cake is the best I've ever had! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the cherries are sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this cake again.


ygtx A
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


June ann Hollick
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Alhassan Samha
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this cake again.


Niaziking Yy
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The cake was a bit dry, but the cherries were delicious.


Life Vlog
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good.


J.A.S Gaming
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my favorite cherry cake recipe.


Oslie Katumba
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This cherry cake is now my go-to recipe for any occasion. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Agunloye Husniyah (Husniyah)
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Md Tariquzzaman Sumon
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Easy to follow recipe and the cake turned out delicious!


Shelby McCall
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This cherry cake was a delight! The moist, tender crumb and the sweet-tart cherries were a perfect combination. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. My family and friends raved about it.


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