Ingredients:
- The cake:
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 Tbsp.) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces (1 3/4 cups) fresh cherries, pitted, plus cherries with stems for garnish
- The frosting:
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar