This recipe was written on a lined index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy.
Cherry Torte
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp cinn.
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg, well beaten
1 tsp. salad oil
1 can (or 2 cups bottled) drained, sour cherries.
Mix dry ingredients. Add cherries, egg and salad oil. Mix well. This will take about 5 min. until sugar is dissolved.
Place in 8″ sq. pan or one of equivalent size. Bake at 350° for 30-40 min.
Serve in squares with whipped cream.
Keeps moist for several days.