Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Sheet Cake) | Savor Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup oil (canola or vegetable)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee
• 3 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• Optional: 1 tablespoon kirsch (cherry brandy)
• 2 cups heavy cream, cold
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Extra fresh cherries (whole or halved)
• Dark chocolate shavings or curls