𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar:
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

Stir in the vanilla extract.

4️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk.

Start and end with the dry ingredients.

Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth and silky.

5️⃣ Fold in Cherries:
Gently fold in the fresh cherries.

6️⃣ Bake:
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7️⃣ Decorate: