1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. almond flavor
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. coconut
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 c. maraschino cherries, chopped

TOPPING:

2 c. powdered sugar
3 tsp. butter
2-3 tsp. cherry juice

Mix together shortening and sugar, eggs, and milk. Add dry ingredients and cherries last. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Grease and flour large jelly roll pan. Put topping on when cool.