Dried Cherry Cake Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

In a small bowl, pour boiling water over dried cherries and let them soak for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

Gently fold in the dried cherries.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.