INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup shortening or 8 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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3 eggs
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla or chocolate extract
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons black cocoa
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup whole milk
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For the cherries
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2 cups pitted cherries
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2 tablespoons amaretto
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon Clear Jel or cornstarch
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For the frosting
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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3/4 cup powdered sugar