Instructions:
Prepare the batter: cream the butter (or margarine) with the sugar until light and fluffy using a mixer. Add the eggs and beat until the mixture is airy and smooth. Gradually pour in half of the milk, continuing to beat for about 5 minutes.
Sift the flour with the baking powder. Slowly add the flour mixture to the batter, alternating with the remaining milk. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Grease and flour a baking tray. Pour in the batter and spread it evenly. Toss the pitted cherries in powdered sugar, then scatter them over the batter.
Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Bake the cake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Ingredients:
100 g butter or margarine (7 tbsp)
2 eggs (room temperature)
1 cup sugar (200 ml)
1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
2½ cups flour (315 g)
1 packet baking powder (1 tbsp)
1 cup room-temperature milk (200 ml)
350 g pitted sour cherries (about 2½ cups)
Powdered sugar (for coating the cherries and dusting)