3 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. sifted enriched flour
2 tsp. baking powder
Dash salt
2 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 1/3 c. pitted Bing cherries, fresh or canned
1/4 c. chopped California walnuts

Beat eggs until light; gradually add sugar; beat until lemon colored. Sift flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg-sugar mixture. Add water, vanilla and almond extract, mix well.

Pour into 2 wax paper lined 9" x 1 1/2" round pans. Drop cherries over batter. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees, for 30 minutes. Serve slightly warm with sweetened whipped cream between layers and over top. Garnish with whole cherries. Makes 6 to 8 servings.