Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Grease a 9-inch (23-cm) round or square baking dish with the butter.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the milk to the flour and whisk well to combine.

Step 3

Crack in the eggs and add the vanilla. Whisk everything together until a smooth batter forms.

Step 4

Pour ¾ cup (190 ml) of the batter into the bottom of the buttered dish. Place the dish in the oven and bake it for 8 to 10 minutes or until the thin layer of batter in the dish is set.

Step 5

Remove the dish from the oven and carefully pour in the remaining batter. Scatter the cherries evenly inside the dish.

Step 6

Bake the cherry clafoutis for 45 to 50 minutes, or, until the edges are golden and the middle is set (the middle should be wobbly but not wet). Sprinkle the clafoutis with powdered sugar if using, and serve warm or cold.