Wafer Cake
["1 small pkg. vanilla wafers (approximately 2 1/2 c. crushed)", "1 stick oleo", "3 eggs", "1 c. sugar", "1 c. flaked coconut", "1 c. chopped pecans", "1/2 c. diced maraschino cherries (optional)", "1 tsp. baking powder"]
["Crush wafers and set aside.", "Mix remaining ingredients well. Add wafers.", "Cook at 350\u00b0 in a loaf or layer pan."]
["vanilla wafers", "oleo", "eggs", "sugar", "flaked coconut", "pecans", "maraschino cherries", "baking powder"]