2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Wesson oil
7 egg yolks
1/4 c. cherry juice
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. egg whites
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 c. chopped cherries (maraschino)

FROSTING:

1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp. cherry juice
1 tsp. vanilla
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. chopped maraschino cherries

Blend and frost.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sift first four ingredients together in a large bowl. Make a well and add oil, egg yolks, vanilla, juice, water and 1/2 cup cherries. Beat until smooth and set aside.

In another larger bowl, mix egg whites and cream of tartar and beat until peaks are very stiff (3-5 minutes). Pour egg yolk mixture into egg white mixture gradually, and gently fold with a spatula until blended. Pour into an ungreased tube pan and bake 55 minutes. Let cool overnight upside down. Frost with above.