12 cherries on stalks, to decorate
250g/9oz stoned cherries (fresh or frozen), halved
30ml/1fl oz red food colouring
215²µ/7½´Ç³ú plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
200g/7oz caster sugar
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú caster sugar
15²µ/½´Ç³ú cocoa powder
pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
180²µ/6½´Ç³ú dark chocolate, chopped
170g/6oz butter, melted
175ml/6fl oz buttermilk
250ml/9fl oz double cream
3 free-range eggs, beaten