Sweet Story Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. walnuts, very finely chopped
4 egg whites
18 maraschino cherries, well drained and chopped fine
1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. maraschino cherry juice
2 tsp. almond extract

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
Cut in shortening.
Combine milk and cherry juice, then add 3/4 cup (save balance for later).
Add flavorings.
Beat 2 minutes on low speed, or 200 strokes by hand.
Add remaining liquids and egg whites. Beat 2 minutes more.
Blend in nuts and cherries.
Bake in 2 layer pans in a 375\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Frost with cherry frosting mix.