CASHEW CAKE RECIPES

Steps:

• Coat two 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray, and lightly flour.
• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 1/2 cup butter, the water, eggs, and almond extract; mix well.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans, dividing evenly.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let cool, then remove from the pans to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, make frosting by combining the remaining 1/2 cup butter, the confectioners' sugar, milk, and rum extract; mix until smooth.
• Stir in the crushed cashews until mixed through.
• Place 1 cake layer upside down on a serving plate and frost the top.
• Place the second layer over the first and frost the top and sides of the cake completely.
• Garnish with the whole cashews then cover loosely and chill until ready to serve.

Steps:

• Cake:.
• Cream margarine and sugar until smooth. Add egg whites and mix well. Add the rest of the cake ingredients and mix well. Grease a 9″ round cake pan and bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes. Let cool.
• Frosting:.
• Beat egg whites with sugar until stiff. Add margarine, salt, almond extract and beat well. Spread on top and sides of cake.
• SERVING SUGGESTIONS:.
• Traditional decorations are maraschino cherries and lime confetti(small pieces of shredded lime peel).