Polish Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream sugar, shortening and salt well.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time.
3. 3
   Add flavoring; beat well.
4. 4
   Add flour and milk; end with flour.
5. 5
   Coat cherries with part of flour.
6. 6
   Fold in nuts and cherries.
7. 7
   Grease and flour tube pan.
8. 8
   Bake at 325° (cold oven) for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
9. 9
   Do not open oven.
10. 10
    Remove cake immediately.