Hungarian Cherry Cake

A favorite summer dessert (when cherries are in season). Popular at picnics, bbq's and when the girls get together for coffee"."

Preheat oven to 350f.

Butter a 10x4-inch tube pan and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

In a medium size bowl , beat butter and 1 / 2 cup sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy.

Add egg yolks and beat until light and fluffy.

Gradually beat in flour and salt.

In a separate bowl , beat egg whites until foamy.

On high speed , beat 1 / 4 cup sugar into whites , 2 tablespoons at a time , until they are stiff and glossy.

Gently fold beaten whites into batter.

Spread batter evenly in pan , top with cherries.

Bake at 350f for about 35-40 minutes.

Or until cake is set and toothpick comes out clean.

Cool in pan for 5 minutes , loosen sides and remove from pan.

Cool completely on rack , drizzle cooled cake with almond glaze.

---almond glaze---.

Mix powdered sugar , almond extract and water until smooth and the consistency of a thin syrup.

unseasoned breadcrumbs, sweet butter, sugar, eggs, unbleached flour, salt, cherries, powdered sugar, almond extract, water