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INGREDIENTS
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1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus more for the pan
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1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note), plus more for the pan
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 cup well-drained good-quality cherries in syrup, such as Amarena or Luxardo, plus 2 tablespoons syrup
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One 1/4-ounce packet unflavored gelatin
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4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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8 ounces semisweet chocolate (50 to 60 percent cacao), finely chopped
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3/4 cup heavy cream