1¼ cups flour

1 cup sugar

2⁄3 cup cocoa

½ tsp salt

½ tsp baking powder

1 can Dr. Pepper

½ tsp vanilla

½ cup chocolate chips

Dash of cinnamon

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease an 8×8 pan. In a medium bowl, stir together all the dry ingredients except the chocolate chips. Stir in the Dr. Pepper and vanilla until blended, then add the chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve with fresh cherries or whipped cream if desired.

Recipe courtesy of Marilles Mauer, Greensburg