3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter or shortening (softened to room temperature)
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
pinch of salt
2 cups cherries (pie cherries)
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 2 quarts - 8 x 11 - inch baking dish.
2. Mix sugar and butter tilt smooth, then add eggs and milk. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt and add to sugar mixture.
3. Add cherries and stir up well. Spread in baking dish and bake 40 to 45 minutes or till set in the center.
4. Cool before cutting. Serve with sweet milk (or ice cream). Store covered in the refrigerator.