How to Make Chocolate Cherry Cake

The cherries baked into the cake make for an excellent surprise!

Chocolate Cake

4 ounces (115 grams) semi sweet chocolate, chopped
2 1/4 cups (270 grams) cake flour
3/4 cup (70 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (240 ml) lukewarm coffee
1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
1 1/4 cups (280 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/4 cups (450 grams) granulated white sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Cherry Filling and Topping:

About 3 cups fresh or frozen sweet dark cherries, pitted (If you are using fresh cherries you will need to add 1/4 cup water)

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Whipped Cream:

2 cups whipping cream

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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