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Cherry Cake

SUBMITTED BY: BRENDA W-OH  PHOTO BY: utroukx 

"Sour cherry cake with cherry sauce. If desired, 1/2 cup sour cherries may be added to the sauce before cooking."
Cherry Cake Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 8 times with an average star rating of 4.9
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch square pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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
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  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 drops red food coloring

DIRECTIONS

  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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 16, 2003 by UROBOROS 
Outstanding! But then again, I'm partial to anythng made with sour cherries. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 30, 2007 by Chef_S 
Family loved it. I posted up a photo as well. But I did one thing different. Instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 26, 2003 by K8320 
Fabulous cake! I made it one afternoon and by nighttime it was gone! The cake without the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 12, 2003 by PENWIPER 
Absolutely delicious! I substituted shaved chocolate for the nuts and served it warm. Next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 24, 2009 by pairodyce 
Fantastic cake! Super moist. Freezes well too. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 21, 2008 by ICTHRUU7 
Excellent recipe! I did make some minor changes by using butter instead of shortening,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 23, 2008 by utroukx 
this recipe is awesome and was a big hit with my family. i couldn't find the size pan it... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Cherry Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 9

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 330

  • Total Fat: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
  • Sodium: 225mg
  • Total Carbs: 50.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
  • Protein: 4.3g

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