Ingredients
The Base
- 2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or hot coffee
The Filling
- 2 1/2–3 cups cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned, pitted)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cherry juice or water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
The Topping
- 2 cups cold cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- Chocolate chips or grated chocolate (for garnish, optional)
- Fresh cherries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions on the next page 👇👇