This Amazing Chocolate Cherry Cake that is filled with cherries and topped with chocolate ganache. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.

INGREDIENTS
For 9-inch (21-22cm) round cake pan
For the Cake
11/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
2 eggs
3/4 cup (200g) kefir Lifeway
2/3 cup (130-150g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon (10g) baking powder
1/2 cup (100g) vegetable oil
1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder
10.5 oz (300g) pitted cherries

For the Chocolate Ganache:
1/3 cup (80g) hot heavy cream
1/2 cup (80g) chocolate chips

PREPARATION
Make the Cake
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°С. Butter a 9-inch (22 cm) springform pan (with a removable base) and sprinkle slightly with flour.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, kefir, oil and vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Pour 2/3 of the batter into the springform, then place the pitted cherries and the remaining batter on top.
6. Bake at 350°F/180°С for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan completely.

Make the Chocolate Ganache
1. Place chocolate chips or roughly chopped chocolate in a bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream to a boil.
3. As soon as the cream reaches a boil, pour it over the chocolate and stir until smooth and shiny.
4. Cool slightly, then pour the chocolate ganache over the cake. Start at the center and spread outward for the smoothest results.

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