Pre heat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchments paper
Remove the cherry pits. Cut cherries in half
Cream butter and sugar
Add vanilla, eggs, salt and mix well.
Add flour and mix until fully incorporated
Pour half the mixture in.
Add a layer of cherries
Add the second half of the batter. Add another layer of cherries. Press into the batter a little using a tablespoon.
Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for about 30 min (insert a toothpick in the middle of the cake to check for doneness. If no batter sticks to the toothpick, the cake is done)
Leave to cool and decorate with almond flakes and fresh cherries