• 2 – 12 oz. jars maraschino cherries drained (reserve juice), minced, squeezed VERY dry
• 1 cup butter softened
• 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp. almond extract
• 2 tsp. cherry extract
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. cream of tartar

For icing:

• 4 tbsp. butter melted
• 1/3 cup + 1-2 tbsp. maraschino cherry juice
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1 tsp. cherry extract
• 4 – 5 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds for garnish