Cherry Almond Cake
"Light, airy from-scratch maraschino cherry cakes with pink almond and cherry flavored buttercream. Top this cherry almond cake with simple little "flowers" made from almonds and cherries...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups cake flour
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
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16 maraschino cherries, finely chopped
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4 large egg whites
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Buttercream:
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4 sticks butter, softened
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8 cups powdered sugar
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4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
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4 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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Few drops of red food coloring, optional
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For decorating:
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Maraschino cherries, drained and dried
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Sliced almonds
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