Cherry Cake (Mary Jo Tolbert)

From Mary Jo Tolbert's recipes.

Sift together into bowl:

2 3/4 cups sifted flour

1 3/4 cups sugar

4 T. baking powder

1 t. salt

Add:

2/3 cup shortening

1/3 cup cherry juice

2/3 cup milk

16 marischino cherries, cut into 8ths

Beat vigorously with a spoon for 2 minutes.

Add:

2/3 cup unbeaten egg whites (approximately 5)

Continue beating for 2 more minutes.

Fold in 1/2 cup chopped nuts.

Pour batter into greased and floured pans. Bake layers 30-35 min or larger pan 35-40 minutes at 350°.