Minnehaha Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon raisins for decorating
• 1/8 cup toasted almonds, for decoration
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans
• 1/4 cup red and green candied cherries