2/3 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 sq. melted bitter chocolate
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. buttermilk
8 oz. maraschino cherries
Remaining juice of cherries
1/2 c. nuts
1 c. beer

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and chocolate. Mix dry and liquid ingredients. Add chopped up cherries and nuts. Put in greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Frost with:

2 squares melted chocolate, 1 pound of powder sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, milk to blend smooth.