Ingredients:
**For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:
– 4 large eggs, at room temperature
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
**For the Cherry Filling:
– 2 cups pitted cherries, fresh or frozen
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 1 tablespoon water
**For the Whipped Cream Filling:
– 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
**For Garnish:
– Additional cherries, for decoration
– Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions:
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