Almond, cherry and dark chocolate cake

Preparation: 15 minutes

Baking: 30 -40 minutes

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 240 g almond meal

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 2 organic eggs

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 cup cherries (fresh or frozen)

• 45 g high-quality dark chocolate, chopped (at least 70 % cacao)

Method:

• Preheat oven to 160 C (325 F)

• Line a 20 cm square baking tin with baking paper

• Combine almond meal, salt and baking powder in a bowl.

• In another bowl combine the maple syrup, eggs and vanilla and stir into the dry mix.

• Gently fold through the cherries and chocolate.

• Pour into the prepared baking tin and bake for 30-40 minutes.