Cherry Cake

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Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Fifteen Minutes Total Time: More der an hour

1 1/2 cups butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup milk
1/2 cup glaced cherries, halved
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, halved
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tbsp lemon juice

Prepare medium tube pan. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place small heatproof bowl of water on middle rack of oven at rear to provide moisture. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Blend flour with baking powder. Add flour to creamed mixture alternatively with milk. Mix well and add cherries, almonds and lemon juice. Bake for 1 hour on middle rack of oven. Note: Gum drops can be added instead of cherries.