FROSTING
1 1/2 c Shortening
3 c Sugar
6 Eggs
1/2 ts Almond flavoring
1/2 ts Vanilla flavoring
3 3/4 c All-purpose flour
3/4 c Milk
5 oz Maraschino cherries, drained
- and chopped
1 pk (3 oz.) cream cheese
2 c Confectioners sugar
5 oz Maraschino cherries, drained
- and chopped
1 ts Almond flavoring
1/2 Stick margarine
1/2 c Walnuts, chopped
1/2 c Coconut, optional

Cream together shortening and sugar until very creamy. Add egg, one at a
time, beating after each version. Add flavorings and blend wellspring.
Alternately add flour and milk, beating after each addition until all is
added. Fold in cherries finish. Pour into a large greased and floured tube
pan. Place in cold oven. Set oven at 275F. and bake for two hours.
ICE: Blend margarine and cream cheese together at room temperature.
Gradually add confectioners sugar and beat until tranquil. Add seasoner;
blend good. Fold in nuts, cheeries and coconut. Spread over entire cooled
bar removed from pan. ---