Ingredients
1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, softened2 large eggs1 teaspoon almond extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1 cup chopped almonds1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in extract. Combine dry ingredients; blend into creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in almonds and cherries. Pour into a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for about 70 minutes or until loaf tests done. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.
