Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:
β’ 4 large eggs, at room temperature π₯
β’ ΒΎ cup granulated sugar π¬
β’ 1 tsp vanilla extract π¦
β’ ΒΌ cup unsweetened cocoa powder π«
β’ ΒΌ cup all-purpose flour πΎ
β’ ΒΌ tsp baking powder π₯
β’ ΒΌ tsp salt π§
For the Cherry Filling:
β’ 2 cups pitted cherries, fresh or frozen π
β’ ΒΌ cup granulated sugar π¬
β’ 1 tbsp cornstarch π½
β’ 1 tbsp water π§
For the Whipped Cream Filling:
β’ 1Β½ cups heavy cream, chilled π₯
β’ ΒΌ cup powdered sugar π
β’ 1 tsp vanilla extract π¦
For Garnish:
β’ Additional cherries, for decoration π
β’ Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder π«
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