2 sticks (1/2 lb.) butter
2 sticks (1/2 lb.) Imperial margarine
1 lb. powdered sugar, sifted
6 eggs
3 c. flour
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. maraschino cherries, chopped and drained
1 c. walnuts or pecans, chopped

Cream butter and margarine. Add sugar and eggs; beat. Add flour and vanilla, mixing well. Stir in nuts and cherries. Spoon into greased tube pan and bake in preheated 350° oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done.