Cherry Cake Squares with Buttercream Frosting recipe with Paradise Candied Fruit

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
• 3/4 cup Red glace Cherries, halved
• 3/4 cup Green glace Cherries, halved
• 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
• 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk