Recipe

Pink Valentine Cake Recipe

	Henrie / All my dishes 8 months, 2 weeks ago Just in time for Valentines Day, bake your sweetie this lovely cake and you'll be charished forever. I like to make this in heart shaped pans. Enjoy! Prep:20m Cook:20m Servings:12	Henrie
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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups cake flour, sifted

1-1/2 cups sugar

3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup shortening

3/4 cup milk

1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

4 egg whites

18 maraschino cherries, well-drained and finely

chopped

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Pink Valentine Frosting

2 tablespoons shortening

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

9 tablespoons cream, scalded

Red food coloring

Directions

In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar,

baking powder and salt; cut in the shortening.

In another bowl, combine the milk and cherry juice;

add 3/4-cup milk mixture to flour mixture.

Add flavorings; beat for 200 strokes, scraping bowl frequently with spoon.

Add remaining milk mixture and egg whites; beat for 200

strokes or with an electric mixer.

Add the cherries and walnuts; mix well.

Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.

Bake in preheated 375-degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes; cool. Remove from pans; frost with Pink Valentine Frosting.

Pink Valentine Frosting:

In a mixing bowl, combine the shortening, butter,

vanilla, almond extract and salt; blend well.

Beat in 1/2-cup sugar.

Add the cream alternately with the remaining sugar, beating well after each addition; add only enough cream to make it spreading consistency.

Add enough food coloring to tint to a delicate pink.

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Comments

judypatterson 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
This sounds great. Love great cakes. Got to try. Thanks.

kimmer 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
This is perfect. Was just thinking the other day of something to make this year. Last year for Valentine's, I was so busy ended up getting a store bought cake and felt sooo guilty about it. My family is used to homemade goodies. Won't let that happen this year. Thanks for a great post and just in time.

shirleyoma 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Perfect! Sounds so good!! Got my 5

zanna 7 months, 1 week ago said:
I dont know how I miss this one,got my 5. Great post.With all the cherries it will be a big hit with my grandson anytime of the year.Have a great day, take care.:)

kismet 6 months, 4 weeks ago said:
This one sounds good

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