Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter or oleo, softened
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • 1/8 tsp. nutmeg or mace
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 (6 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 c. chopped pecans

Method

  • In large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except flour, cherries and pecans.
  • Beat until blended well.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and add flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating just until blended.
  • Stir in cherries and pecans.
  • Spread evenly in greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 325° for 60 to 70 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool completely.