1/2 c. oil
4 c. sugar
9 eggs
1/2 bag self rising flour (5 lb. bag)
1/2 tbsp. almond extract
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 (48 oz.) can almonds
1/4 (6 lb. 8 oz.) can dark cherries
1/4 c. maraschino juice
1 1/2 c. milk

Mix eggs, sugar, and oil. Blend in flour, almond extract, vanilla extract, milk, and dark cherries. Add maraschino juice and almonds; mix well. Bake in prepared loaf pan (standard size) at 275 degrees for approximately 1 hour. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Invert. Makes 3 loaves.