Creole Valentine Cake Recipe

Name: Creole Valentine Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 cups sifted cake flour; 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 4 egg whites; 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained; 3/4 cup finely chopped blanched almonds; 8 drops red food coloring; Halved maraschino cherries

Servings: persons

2/3 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups sifted cake flour
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 egg whites
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
3/4 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
8 drops red food coloring
Halved maraschino cherries

1
Grease and flour three 8-inch heart-shaped cake pans.
2
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well.
3
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in flavoring.
4
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
5
Add cherries to one-third of batter, and pour into 1 prepared cake pan. Add almonds and food coloring to remaining batter, and pour into 2 remaining cake pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans, and let cool completely. Spread frosting between alternating pink and white layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with halved cherries.

964

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 cups sifted cake flour, 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Creole Valentine 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.

Creole Valentine Cake

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