Good-Cooking - Fresca Cake with Maraschino Icing

Ingredients

• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 pound butter
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 6 large eggs
• 3 cups cake flour, sifted
• 7 ounces Fresca soda pop
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon water
• 2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
• 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 10 maraschino cherries, chopped