1/2 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. cherry juice
1/2 c. sweet milk
1/2 c. maraschino cherries, cut fine
1/2 c. nutmeats
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Sift dry ingredients and alternate with cherry juice and milk. Mix in cherries and nuts. Bake 1 hour in 350 degree oven. Makes 2 large and 1 small loaf.