1 c. shortening
1/2 c. softened butter
3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
3 3/4 c. plain flour
1/2 c. cherries, drained and chopped (maraschino)
6 whole eggs
3/4 c. milk

Note: This cake has no baking powder or soda.

Cream shortening and butter. Add sugar and eggs and flavorings. Add milk and flour alternately. Stir in cherries. Pour into greased and floured tube pan. Bake in a cold oven at 275 degrees for two hours. Cool and frost.

FROSTING:

3 oz. cream cheese, room temp.
2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 jar cherries, drained and chopped
1/2 stick butter, room temp.
1 tsp. vanilla or almond flavoring
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. coconut

Mix sugar, cheese, butter and flavorings until creamy. Add cherries and a little milk if too thick. Add nuts and coconut. Frost cake.