Leila Kadri

olive oil, extra-virgin, divided • uncooked shrimp, large-size • minced garlic, divided • table salt, divided • crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste • canned tomatoes, whole, in juice, coarsely crushed

all-purpose flour • white sugar • unsweetened cocoa powder • baking powder • baking soda • salt • eggs • milk • vegetable oil • vanilla extract • cans pitted sour cherries • white sugar •

For the cake: • all-purpose flour • sugar • vegetable oil • warm brewed coffee • milk • eggs, at room temperature • baking powder • baking soda • unsweetened cocoa powder • salt • vanilla extract •