Cherry Nut Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 6 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
• 3 cups cake flour
• 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 40 maraschino cherries, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• TOPPING:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry