Indian-Inspired Chocolate Cherry Cake

A indian-inspired take on chocolate cherry cake, built around ginger, garlic, turmeric, and garam masala.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter or oil
• 1 cup cherries
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon or complementary spice

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F and grease a cake pan.
2. Whisk dry ingredients together.
3. Whisk eggs, fat, vanilla, and the featured flavor ingredient.
4. Combine wet and dry mixtures just until smooth.
5. Bake 35 to 45 minutes until a tester comes out clean.
6. Cool before slicing or frosting.