12 cherries on stalks, to decorate
250g/9oz stoned cherries (fresh or frozen), halved
30ml/1fl oz red food colouring
215驳/7陆辞锄 plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
录 tsp bicarbonate of soda
200g/7oz caster sugar
50驳/1戮辞锄 caster sugar
15驳/陆辞锄 cocoa powder
pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
180驳/6陆辞锄 dark chocolate, chopped
170g/6oz butter, melted
175ml/6fl oz buttermilk
250ml/9fl oz double cream
3 free-range eggs, beaten