Hickory nut cake - part 2

12 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
See part 1 for ingredients

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water. Add extracts, chocolate, nuts and cherries; mix well. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into a greased 13x9x2" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool. For frosting, cream shortening and butter in a mixing bowl. Add extracts and salt. Beat in sugar and milk. Frost cake. Top with nut halves if desired.

Yield: 12-16 servings.

Submitted to RecipeLu List by Ruth <pookypook@...> by PookyPook <PookyPook@...> on Jan 24, 1998.

Recipe by: TASTE OF HOME DEC/JAN 1996 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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