1 1/2 c. shortening (or 1 c. shortening and 1 stick butter)
3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
3 3/4 c. sifted plain flour
1/2 of a 10 oz. jar maraschino cherries, chopped
6 eggs
3/4 c. milk

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and almond flavoring. Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Add chopped cherries and some of the juice. Pour into greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 275 degrees for 2 hours. Can be frozen.

CHERRY ICING:

3 oz. cream cheese
2 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 jar cherries, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla or almond flavoring
1/2 stick butter
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Blend well and ice cake while cake is still warm.