1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped almonds
2 c. flour
1 jar (6 oz.) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

Cream sugar, butter and extract together. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Combine dry ingredients. Blend into creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in almonds and cherries.

Pour into a greased, floured loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until tested done. Remove from pan and cool.