Hickory nut cake - part 1

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupShortening
cupSugar
cupCake flour
2teaspoonsBaking powder
¼teaspoonSalt
1cupWater
½teaspoonEach: almond and vanilla extract
1ounceUnsweetened chocolate; grated
½cupHickory nuts; chopped
¼cupMaraschino cherries; chopped
4Egg white
½cupShortening
½cupButter or margarine; softened
½teaspoonEach: vanilla and almond extract
teaspoonSalt
3cupsConfectioner's sugar; s s
1tablespoonMilk
10Hickory nut halves; optional

Directions

FROSTING

See Part 2

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.