Cornmeal Almond Cake Recipe

• 3/4 c. extra-dry or possibly brut champagne or possibly sparkling wine
• 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c. fine yellow cornmeal
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp baking pwdr
• 1/2 tsp salt Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 3/4 c. slivered blanched almonds
• 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pcs
• 2 x Large eggs, beaten till foamy
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 Tbsp. tart dry cherries

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