1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped almonds
1 jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

In large mixing bowl cream sugar and butter, add eggs one at a time. Beat well. Add extract, combine dry ingredients and add alternately with buttermilk. Stir in cherries and almonds. Pour into greased and floured loaf pan 9 x 5 x 3 inch. Bake at 350 degrees for 70 minutes.