WALNUT CHERRY CAKE

Walnut Cherry Cake image

-Carol Wessels, Harbor Beach, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart cherries
1 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon red food coloring, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until crumbly; stir in the eggs and salt. Combine flour and baking soda; stir into sugar mixture until combined. Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice; set juice aside. Gently stir cherries and walnuts into sugar mixture. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over cake; refrigerate for 2 hours. , In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in reserved cherry juice until smooth. Stir in food coloring if desired. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Just before serving, drizzle over whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.