Grain free cherry cake

1 ½ cups almond flour
½  teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup melted coconut oil
2 eggs, lightly whisked
2 cups pitted cherries, halved
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1 teaspoon almond essence
10 drops liquid stevia, or 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

Combine all ingredients except cherries and almonds in a large bowl and stir with a spoon until well combined. Fold in cherries and almonds.

Spoon mixture into a greased or lined 8 x 8 baking pan.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through.