Cherry Almond Cake

Name: Cherry Almond Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cake flour; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter (softened); 1/2 cup milk (2% or higher fat); 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice; 16 maraschino cherries (finely chopped); 4 large egg whites; 2 cups butter ((softened)); 8 cups powdered sugar; 4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice; 4 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 teaspoon almond extract; Few drops of red food coloring ((optional)); Maraschino cherries ((drained and dried)); Sliced almonds