Christmas Coconut Cake
["1 c. butter, softened", "2 c. sugar", "7 eggs", "2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "dash of salt", "1 c. buttermilk", "2 Tbsp. vegetable oil", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 tsp. coconut extract", "Coconut Frosting", "1 can flaked coconut", "red and green candied cherries"]
["Cream butter; gradually add sugar and beat 10 to 15 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition."]
["butter", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "buttermilk", "vegetable oil", "vanilla extract", "coconut extract", "Coconut Frosting", "flaked coconut", "red"]