3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
4 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. almond flavoring
4 eggs
1 c. milk
1/2 c. almonds
1 c. maraschino cherries

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cream shortening and sugar. Blend in almond flavoring and eggs, one at a time. Add milk alternately with flour mixture. Blend well then add almonds and cherries. Cook on large tube pan well greased and lightly floured. Cut through the batter with a knife to break the air bubbles. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 to 65 minutes.