Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 c. flour, sifted
  • 2 3/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 c. butter or margarine, softened
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 3 eggs (whole)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries

Method

  • Sift flour with baking powder, salt and sugar into large bowl. Add shortening, milk,
  • vanilla and almond extract.
  • Beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
  • Add
  • eggs
  • and
  • extra yolk all at once to mixture.
  • Beat 2 minutes
  • longer. Line well greased and lightly floured
  • 10-inch
  • tube
  • pan
  • with chopped
  • nuts
  • and cherries. Add batter.
  • Bake at 375° for 50 minutes.
  • Cool.