Cherry-Almond Holiday Cake:
1 c. butter (no substitutes)
1-¼ c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tbsp. plus 1-½ tsp. lemon juice
4 eggs
2-½ c, all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
1-½ c. glacé cherries, cut into quarters
½ c. slivered almonds
¼ c. milk
Preheat oven to 300 deg. F. Grease and flour baking pan. Have all ingredients at room temperature. Using an electric mixer, cream butter, sugar, and flavorings until fluffy, about 5 min. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, quartered cherries, and slivered almonds. Hand-stir one-third of floured fruit mixture into creamed mixture. Stir in half of milk. Repeat with one-third flour, milk, and remaining flour, stirring after each addition. Bake 1-½ hr. Before removing from cake pan, cool completely. And Dollinks: Let this get you in the mood for your holiday baking!
Break eggs one at a time, beating after each addition |
Alternate flour and milk, once again beating after each |
Smooth batter in pan before baking |
Simple, basic, and delicious! Sift powdered sugar over the plate and serve with a dollop of cream |
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