Cherry Nut Cake

Name: Cherry Nut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1 tsp. lemon extract; 1 1/4 c. sugar; 2 eggs, separate; 2 c. flour; 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/3 c. milk; 1 jar (5 oz.) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped, reserve juice; 1/3 c. cherry juice; 1/2 c. nuts

Eats Now Editorial Team · 814 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Cherry Nut Cake – a delicious recipe with shortening, lemon extract, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, separate
2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. milk
1 jar (5 oz.) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped, reserve juice
1/3 c. cherry juice
1/2 c. nuts

1
Cream together shortening and lemon extract, add sugar and beat until fluffy.
2
Add egg yolks and beat well after each addition.
3
Sift together dry ingredients 2 times.
4
Add liquids and dry ingredients alternately to creamed mixture, beating only until smooth after each addition.
5
Stir in nuts and cherries.
6
Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
7
Bake at 375u00b0 for 25 minutes.

814

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. shortening, 1 tsp. lemon extract, 1 1/4 c. sugar, 2 eggs, separate, and more.

Yes, Cherry Nut 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
814 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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