Mix together in a large bowl:
1-3/4 cup flour
2 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
In another bowl, beat together:
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
Add and mix well:
2/3 cup last year’s Mistral
1-1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Mix together the dry and wet ingredients. Stir in: 10 oz (about 2-1/2 cups) pitted black cherries (we use Bing)Pour batter into a greased 8” or 9” square or round cake pan.Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool, and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serves eight.

Mix together well. Use right away to enjoy the full freshness and texture of the ingredients. Or let rest for a few hours to infuse the oil with their distinctive flavors.