Step 1

Cream together the butter and sugar well.

Step 2

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Blend in the vanilla and lemon extracts.

Step 4

Sift together the cake flour and baking powder.

Step 5

Fold dry ingredients into the creamed mixture alternately with the evaporated milk beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips.

Step 7

Bake in greased and floured mini loaf pans or in paper lined muffin tins. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Muffin sized cakes will take only about 15 to 20 minutes. Watch them carefully so they don't over bake.