Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one by one along with vanilla extract.

Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with the milk until combined. Fold in chopped cherries gently.

Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool for ten minutes before transferring them to wire racks. Frost as desired.