Dundee Cake

• 10 oz (275 g) plain flour
• 1½ level teaspoons baking powder

This cake keeps well and improves in flavour after a few days.

Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the ground almonds and set aside. Rinse the cherries in warm water to remove the sugary coating; cut in half, then pat dry in a clean cloth. Cream together the butter, vegetable fat and sugar until soft and light. Lightly mix the eggs and finely grated lemon rind and gradu