step 1
Cream the butter or margarine with the sugar
step 2
beat in the eggs and milk with a whisk (electric or hand)
step 3
stir in the coconut and cherries
step 4
fold in the self raising flour until mixture is a nice consistancy (not too runny not too stiff)
step 5
line a loaf tin with greaseproof parchment paper and fill with mixture - sprinkle some more coconut on the top of the mixture
step 6
place in preheated oven of 180 degrees C and cook for about 30 mins....after 30mins place some whole cherries onto the top of the cake and cook for another 10-15 mins...or until once cocktail stick comes out clean