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Published 1977
To prevent cherries sinking in a cake the outer sugary coating that surrounds them must be removed. A little cream of tartar sifted with the dry ingredients toughens the flour; this also helps to keep the cherries in place.
Sift the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt on to a square of greaseproof paper and set aside. Rinse the cherries in warm water to remove the sugary coating. Cut in quarters, then pat dry in a clean cloth or absorbent kitchen paper. Place the cherries in a basin and add