INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan and parchment
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2 1/3 cups cake flour, plus more for pan
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2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) fresh cherries, pitted and halved
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1/4 cup plus 1 1/3 cups sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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2 teaspoons almond extract
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1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
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1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
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1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted