3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped pecans
1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained & chopped (1 c.)
1 tsp. vanilla

In large mixer bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and eggs until light and fluffy. Sift together flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture with the buttermilk. Beat until blended. Stir in nuts, cherries and vanilla. Pour batter into greased 9"x5"x3" loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from pan, cool. Glaze with confectioners' sugar icing.

Bronson, TX