Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).

In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil with the brown sugar, eggs, orange juice, and salt, then add the flour and baking powder and continue whisking just until the batter is smooth. Transfer

batter to a nine-inch round Pyrex dish.

Press the halved cherries over the top of the cake batter. Place dish into the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or just when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing.