Ingredients

3 cups fresh or frozen (not thawed) pitted sour cherries (1 lb)

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon almond extract

1 cup boiling-hot water

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened

1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar

4 large eggs

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

• Garnish: confectioners sugar

Description

The Rich Chocolate Cherry Flavor Of This Cake Becomes More Pronounced After A Day Or Two.

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