1 1/2 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla
6 eggs
3 3/4 c. flour
1/2 jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries
3/4 c. milk

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Add flavoring to milk and add alternately with flour. Stir in cherries. Pour into a well-greased and floured tube pan. Put cake in cold oven and turn temperature to 275 degrees. Bake 1 1/2 hours, then at 300 degrees for 1/2 hour.

FROSTING:

3 oz. softened cream cheese
2 c. confectioners' sugar
1/2 jar maraschino cherries, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 stick butter
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
2-3 tbsp. cherry juice

Mix frosting ingredients thoroughly, adding cherry juice to spreading consistency. Spread on cold cake.