Cherry Nut Bread - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter or margarine, softened
• 3 cups sugar
• 5 eggs, separated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
• 1 cup chopped pecans