8 tbsp. (1 stick) butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1 lg. egg
1 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. dried cherries
1 (17 oz.) can pitted tart cherries, drained

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8 inch square pan. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together. Add the egg and continue beating. Combine the flour and baking powder and beat into the mixture. When well mixed, stir in he dried cherries. Put the drained cherries on the bottom of the buttered pan and spoon the batter over them until cherries are evenly covered. Pat batter down with moistened fingers or spatula, if necessary. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until fruit bubbles through and top browns. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Makes 8 servings.