Valentine Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Crisco
3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. cherry juice
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. almond extract
4 egg whites
18 cherries, well drained and finely chopped
1/2 c. walnuts

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and add shortening. Combine milk and cherry juice in a separate cup.
Add 3/4 cup of liquid to dry ingredients.
Add flavorings and beat for 2 minutes. Add remaining liquid and egg whites; beat for 2 minutes.
Add cherries and nuts; blend.
Pour into greased and floured pan. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 1 hour in a tube pan for 20 to 25 minutes for layers.