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Tutti-Frutti Cake Recipe 🍰

Overview:

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 447.6 per serving

Introduction:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of the tropics with our scrumptious Tutti-Frutti Cake recipe! Bursting with the goodness of pineapple, cherries, and other tropical fruits, this cake is a perfect treat for any occasion. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes and a total cooking time of 35 minutes, you can quickly whip up this mouthwatering dessert to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 maraschino cherries (halved)
3 tablespoons cherry juice
16 pecan halves

Instructions:

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Cake Pans: Grease and flour two round cake pans.
Cream Shortening and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
Prepare Fruits and Nuts: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries, and pecans with 2 tablespoons of flour. This helps to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake during baking.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Alternate Mixing: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the cherry juice, and mixing well after each addition.
Fold in Egg Whites: In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cake batter until well combined.
Add Fruits and Nuts: Carefully fold in the prepared fruits and nuts mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the cakes spring back when lightly touched in the middle, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, you can frost the cakes if desired, or simply dust them with powdered sugar before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve slices of this moist and flavorful Tutti-Frutti Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Pair it with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a delightful afternoon snack or dessert.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 447.6
Fat Content: 17.6g
Saturated Fat Content: 3.9g
Cholesterol Content: 0mg
Sodium Content: 360.6mg
Carbohydrate Content: 67.5g
Fiber Content: 2.2g
Sugar Content: 38g
Protein Content: 6.5g

Keywords:

Pineapple, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Dessert, < 60 Mins, Oven