Directions:
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1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch cake pan with cooking spray or butter.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate mixing bowl.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Stir in the buttermilk until the batter is smooth.

7. Fold in the halved cherries and chocolate chips.

8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.

9. Bake the cake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

10. Once the cake has finished baking, let it cool completely in the pan.

11. Once the cake has cooled, remove it from the pan and slice it into servings.

Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Cherry Cake!