Cherry Cake (2 or 3) layers
Going through my recipe box, I found this recipe. I am assuming it belonged to a relative or friend of my mothers. It's an old-time recipe.
Going through my recipe box, I found this recipe. I am assuming it belonged to a relative or friend of my mothers. It's an old-time recipe.
- Carbohydrate 150.006295494067 g
- Cholesterol 52.9284138391817 mg
- Fat 13.1952512159336 g
- Fiber 1.63394569994509 g
- Protein 6.13912474170452 g
- Saturated Fat 5.20776894720277 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (225g)
- Sodium 48.6518124401967 mg
- Sugar 148.372349794122 g
- Trans Fat 0.82459763170263 g
- Calories 732 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix the first 5 ingredients together and beat for 5 minutes.
- Sift the flour and baking soda together.
- Mix all of the ingredients with the milk mixture.
- Last of all, add maraschino cherries cut into small pieces.
- Bake at 350 degress for 30-35 minutes. Can be made in layers or 9x13 pan.
- As far as the frosting goes, you could use vanilla ice-cream as a topping, cream cheese frosting or just whipped cream. I made butter frosting melted butter 1/4 c., a little milk 1/8 c. and about 2 cups of 4x sugar or enough to make it easy to spread.
Operating within a strict one-hour total timeframe requires precise attention to mixing duration and oven readiness, particularly when creaming solid fats with granulated sugar until fully aerated. Extending the initial beating phase of the sugar, vanilla, unbeaten eggs, shortening, and almond extract for a full five minutes incorporates the necessary volume before dry components enter the bowl. Sifting the flour and baking powder together removes unwanted lumps and ensures an even distribution of leavening agents throughout the batter, preventing dense pockets in the finished crumb.
Managing Liquid Ratios and Pan Selection
Measuring the dairy requires combining liquid milk with bright red maraschino cherry juice until the combined total reaches exactly three quarters of a cup, providing both moisture and subtle fruit acidity. Folding the chopped cherries in at the very end prevents the fruit from sinking directly to the bottom of the vessel during baking. Bakers working without multi-layer cake pans can successfully substitute a standard 9x13 inch rectangular baking dish without altering the targeted oven temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Check cake doneness at 30 minutes by inserting a wooden toothpick into the center; it should emerge clean without wet batter attached.
- Drain excess syrup from the maraschino cherries on paper towels before chopping to prevent unwanted purple streaks in white batter.
- Cool baked layers completely on wire racks before applying butter frosting or whipped cream to prevent melting.
