""A very good and moist cake with a lovely pink color perfect for birthdays, showers, or anniversaries."..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
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2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 1/3 cups white sugar
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3 egg whites, room temperature
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2/3 cup milk, room temperature
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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3/4 cup butter, room temperature
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6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, divided
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1/3 cup milk
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6 drops red food coloring
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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12 maraschino cherries, with stems