Cherry Cake Recipe

Name: Cherry Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening; 2/3 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup milk; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups sour cherries - drained, juice reserved; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 2 drops red food coloring

Servings: persons

1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sour cherries - drained, juice reserved
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 drops red food coloring

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup shortening, 2/3 cup white sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Cherry Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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