Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a round cake pan. Measure all ingredients accurately and keep them ready for mixing.
Step 2
Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl. Mix until smooth and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
Step 3
Add flour and baking powder gradually. Pour in milk while mixing until a smooth cake batter forms. Avoid overmixing to maintain a soft texture.
Step 4
Transfer most of the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Distribute cherries across the surface to create an even fruit layer.
Step 5
Combine a portion of flour, sugar, and butter.
Step 6
Rub together until crumbly.
Step 7
Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the cherries.
Step 8
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the top becomes golden and a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Step 9
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove carefully, cool completely on a rack, then slice and serve.
