Cherry Cake

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Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup milk
3 cups flour
3 eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon flavouring
1 tsp almond flavouring
1 1/2 cups cherries

Cream together butter and sugar. Mix boiling water and milk. Add to sugar and butter; gradually add 1 cup of flour and 1 unbeaten egg. Beat mixture until creamy. Gradually add second cup of flour and second egg. Mix baking powder and salt with 1/3 cup of flour. Add to mixture with last egg and lemon and almond flavouring. Beat mixture until creamy. Fold in flour-dredged cherries. Bake at 325°F for one hour, then cover loosely with foil and continue baking for another 1/2 hour. Check to ensure centre is fully baked.