1 pkg. Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
3/4 c. water
1/4 c. cherry juice
3/4 c. cooking oil
4 eggs (or 1 c. egg substitute)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond flavor
1 c. finely chopped walnuts
1 (10 oz.) bottle maraschino cherries

Do NOT use other mixes.

Save juice and cut cherries in small pieces.

Combine first 5 ingredients and beat with mixer at low speed for about 1 minute. Add eggs, one at a time, beating at medium speed about 3 minutes. Add flavorings and beat 8 minutes. Fold in chopped nuts and well drained cherries.

Pour into greased and floured 10" bundt cake pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cake tests done. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then invert onto rack or plate. Frost with simple white frosting. May also be baked in 13"x9"x2" pan for approximately 35 to 40 minutes.