Christmas Gingerbread (Poland)

Cake

• 80 g unsalted butter, soft, plus extra for greasing
• 250 g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
• 200 g runny honey
• 1 ½ - 2 tsp gingerbread seasoning, to taste (see tip)
• 3 medium eggs
• ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 200 g cherries in syrup, pitted

Icing

• 80 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), small pieces or callets
• 60 g unsalted butter, diced