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#### For the Fluffy Base:
– 1 large egg
– 100g butter
– 150ml heavy cream
– 80g powdered sugar
– Vanilla extract
– 130g flour
– 30g cocoa powder
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– Pinch of salt
#### For the Cheese Filling:
– 1 egg
– 300g ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
– 50g powdered sugar
– Vanilla extract
– 200g cherries
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper. The tray I used measures 28×19 cm.
2. In a bowl, mix the egg with a pinch of salt and powdered sugar. Add the melted and cooled butter, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Mix for a few minutes at medium speed.
3. Add the flour mixed with baking powder and sifted cocoa powder. Mix with the mixer for 30 seconds, then gently combine with a spatula until a smooth batter forms.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared tray and level it out. Place half of the cherries over the batter.
5. In another bowl, prepare the cheese filling. Add the powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the cheese and blend until smooth using a hand blender.
6. Spread the cheese mixture over the batter in the tray, distributing it evenly across the surface.
7. Place the remaining cherries over the cheese mixture.
8. Bake the cake for 40 minutes. After baking, let it cool completely before slicing.