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Cherry Cake

Source of Recipe


The Seattle Times






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups pitted, halved sweet cherries
  
• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
  
• 1 cup granulated sugar
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1 tsp vanilla
  
• 2 cups flour, divided
  
• 2 tsp baking powder
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 cup milk
  
• 1/2 cup walnuts
  
• 1 Tbsp powdered sugar
  






Instructions



1. Prepare the cherries and place in a colander to drain. Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy; add the eggs and vanilla and blend.
   
   
2. Sift 1-1/2 cups flour, the baking powder and salt together; add to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, mixing well after each addition. Combine the cherries and nuts with the remaining 1/2 cup flour; fold into the batter.
   
   
3. Pour into a greased 9-inch square pan. Bake in a preheated 350º F oven for 50 to 55 minutes. Cool before sprinkling with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.
   
   Makes 8 servings.