WOULD YOU EAT THIS TREMENDOUS 🍒 Cherry Chocolate Dream Cake 🍫?

Whip up a slice of heaven that's perfect for family dessert nights or a sweet boost after a long workday!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup dark chocolate ganache
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Fresh cherries for topping

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
5. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth. Fold in the halved cherries.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, spread the ganache over the cake and garnish with fresh cherries.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 18g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra moist cake, add a tablespoon of yogurt to the batter.
- If cherries aren't in season, frozen and thawed cherries can also work well, just make sure to drain any excess liquid.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes | Serving: 8 servings

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