1 1/2 c. Crisco
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
1/2 tsp. almond extract
5 oz. maraschino cherries, well drained & chopped
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 3/4 c. plain flour
3/4 c. milk

Cream together Crisco and sugar until very creamy (beat 10-15 minutes). Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and almond flavoring and blend well. Alternate flour with milk, mixing well after each addition. Fold in cherries.

Pour into large greased tube pan. Place in cold oven, set to 275 degrees. Bake 2 hours and 10 minutes. Cool and frost.

FROSTING:

1/2 stick butter
8 oz. cream cheese
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond flavoring
1 c. coconut
1 c. chopped walnuts
5 oz. maraschino cherries

Blend butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add flavorings. Fold in coconut, nuts and cherries, chopped. Spread over cake.