3/4 c. butter
1 (3 oz.) cream cheese (8 oz. for richer bread)
1/2 c. sugar
5 eggs
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped nuts
3/4-1 c. cherries, chopped

Cream together butter, cream cheese and sugar. Add 5 eggs (one at a time), flour, baking powder and nuts. Beat well. Fold in cherries. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.