Chocolate Cherry Cake

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0.

2. 2

   Cut maraschino cherries in half; set aside.

3. 3

   In a small mixing bowl, beat 2 egg whites at high speed, scraping bowl often, until soft peaks form; set aside.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 egg yolks, 2 cups sugar, butter and chocolate.

5. 5

   Beat at medium speed until well mixed.

6. 6

   Add flour, baking soda and salt alternately with cherry buttermilk mixture. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.

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   Fold in cherries, then egg whites.

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   Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round pans.

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   Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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    Cool about 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove from pans, then cool completely before frosting between each layer and entire cake.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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