George Washington’s Birthday Cherry Cake

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 5
George Washington's Birthday Cherry Cake is the perfect dessert for a patriotic occasion
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash salt
1 can cherry pie filling
1 package semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons confectioners ' sugar for dusting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
462
Sugar
35g
Fat
28g
George Washington's Birthday Cherry Cake is a celebration cake that is perfect for patriotic occasions such as the Fourth of July or Memorial Day. The cake was named after the first President of the United States, who was said to have enjoyed cherries and was known as the Father of his Country. This recipe is a modern version of the classic cherry cake, with added chocolate and walnuts for extra texture and flavor.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.Grease one 9x13 inch baking pan with shortening.
3.Mix together flour, white sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Beat well.
4.Spread 2/3 of batter into the prepared pan.
5.Top with cherry pie filling.
6.Pour the package of chocolate chips over the top of the cherries.
7.Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts.
8.Spoon the remaining batter over the walnuts, making a lattice pattern.
9.Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool for 10 minutes before dusting with confectioners' sugar.

PROS

George Washington’s Birthday Cherry Cake is a sweet and indulgent dessert that is perfect to celebrate any patriotic occasion.

The mixture of cherry pie filling, chocolate chips and walnuts provide a variety of textures and flavors.
The lattice pattern on the top of the cake adds visual appeal.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar, fat and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Cherries may not be available in all seasons.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The walnuts in the cake are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients that support the brain and heart health.
Cherries are packed with antioxidants that promote good health and may help to reduce inflammation and pain.
Chocolate chips in moderation have also been found to contain antioxidants and flavonoids that can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

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