1 lb. fresh sweet cherries OR 1 can dark sweet cherries
1/2 c. sifted unbleached flour
2/3 c. sugar
Pinch salt
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c. milk
3 tbsp. butter, melted and cooled

Wash and dry fresh cherries, or thoroughly drain canned cherries. In large bowl combine flour, 1/2 cup of the sugar and the salt. Add eggs, blending thoroughly with wire whip or wooden spoon. Add milk and melted butter, stirring until mixture is quite smooth. (Do not beat.) Butter a 9x9x2 inch baking pan. Sprinkle in 1 tbsp. of the remaining sugar. Spread cherries on bottom; pour in batter.