Lomousin Cherry Pudding Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups fresh cherries, . (if using canned cherries, use a 1 lb can and drain juice)
2 tablespoons cognac or 2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
powdered sugar

Preparation

Place cherries in small bowl.
Pour brandy over them.
Sit in 2 T sugar.
Set aside.
In blender container, place remaining ingredients, except powdered sugar in order listed.
Blend on high 1 minute, or beat all ingredients to form a smooth batter.
Pour 1/4 of batter into 9\" pie pan 2\" deep
Place in 350 oven for about 2 minutes, until batter is set.
Place cherries on top of batter.
Add any cherry juice and remaining batter.
Return to oven.
Continue to bake for 45 minutes, until a knife inserted in center can be withdrawn clean.
Sprinkle cake generously with powdered sugar.
Serve cake warm.