(by Shirley McNevich)
1/2 cup Crisco shortening
2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour (measure before sifting)
1 1/3 cups white sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
16 maraschino cherries (dry cherries on paper towels, then cut them into small pieces)
1/2 cup milk
4 egg whites
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
In a mixer add Crisco and white sugar--beat. Add egg whites--beat. Add cherry juice, chopped cherries, chopped walnuts and milk--beat. Add baking powder, salt and sifted cake flour--beat until mixed, then beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13 cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes--test with a toothpick for doneness. Cool completely. Frost or glaze if desired.
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