1 1/2 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
1/2 tsp. almond extract
5 oz. jar maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 3/4 c. plain flour
3/4 c. milk

Cream sugar and shortening until very cream. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Add maraschino cherries. Pour into well greased and floured tube pan. Place in cold oven and bake at 275 degrees for 2 hours and 10 minutes.

FROSTING:

1/2 stick butter
8 oz. cream cheese

Blend until smooth and gradually add 1 pound powdered sugar; add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon almond flavoring and beat well. Add 1 cup coconut and 1 cup chopped walnuts and 5 ounces maraschino cherries. Frost cooled cake. (You may use an 8 ounce jar of cherries for both cake and frosting if desired.)