Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 ̊. Butter a 12-inch cast-iron skillet.

Step 2

Whisk 1 cup sugar, the flour and milk in a medium bowl. Whisk in the melted butter. Pour the batter into the skillet and sprinkle the cherries evenly over the top. Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar over the cherries.

Step 3

Bake until golden brown on top and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes, sprinkling the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar over the top during the last 10 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or ice cream...or both!