1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening or lard
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup cherry juice
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup cup up maraschino cherries
Cream together the sugar, shortening and eggs until light. Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Blend the dry ingredients into the cream mixture, alternating with the milk and cherry juice. Stir until all flour is moistened. Add nuts and cherries. Pour into well greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 to 65 mnutes. Remove from pan immediately and cool.