1 c. butter
1 1/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 can cherry filling

Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla, flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Reserve 1 cup batter. Spread remainder in greased 11 x 17 inch pan. Drop cherry filling over top. Drop reserved batter over cherry filling by spoonfuls. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes. If desired, drizzle white frosting over top when cool.