How to Make George Washington's Birthday Cherry Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide
February 22nd marks George Washington's birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious and patriotic cherry cake! This dessert is the perfect way to honor the first president of the United States, as cherries were said to be one of his favorite treats. This recipe combines the tart sweetness of cherries with a moist and fluffy cake, creating a dessert that is sure to impress your guests.
Cherry cake has been a popular dessert for centuries, and it's not hard to see w...
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 dash salt
- 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar for dusting
Information
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Additional Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 2 hrs
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 9-inch cake
Nutrition
452 cal.
- Total Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
- Sodium: 160mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 53g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 21g
- Protein: 6g
- Vitamin C: 2mg
- Calcium: 29mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 182mg