I couldn't find a recipe with the addition of maraschino cherries so I am posting this one. Soooo good! This will turn out very moist and heavy so it is best if made 1-2 days ahead.

Ingredients

8 serv.

cup shortening↗1⁄2
lb butter↗1⁄4
cups sugar↗2
teaspoon salt↗1⁄2
egg yolks↗5
cup buttermilk↗1
cups flour↗2
teaspoon baking soda↗1
cups angel flake coconut↗2
teaspoon vanilla↗1
cup maraschino cherry, chopped↗1⁄2
cup pecans, chopped↗1
egg whites, stiffly beaten↗5
Cream Cheese frosting
lb butter↗1⁄4
(8 ounce) package cream cheese↗1
cup pecans, chopped↗1
lb powdered sugar↗1
teaspoon vanilla↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1
Cream together shortening, butter, sugar and salt.
2
Add egg yolks and buttermilk.
3
Mix flour and soda together and add to the creamed mixture.
4
Add coconut, vanilla, cherries and pecans.
5
Fold in the stiffly beated egg whites.
6
Pour into 3 greased and floured 8" cake pans.
7
Bake at 350* for 35-45 minute Test with toothpick for doneness. Let cool and then frost with cream cheese frosting all over.
8
Cream Cheese Frosting:.
9
Cream butter and cream cheese together. Add powdered sugar, nuts and vanilla.

Source: food.com

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