Chocolate Cherry Cheerwine Trifle

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups mini chocolate chips
• 1 ¼ cups Cheerwine
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Whipped cream
• Cocoa powder (optional garnish)
• Shaved chocolate (optional garnish)
• 3 cups Cheerwine, room temperature
• ¼ cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 stick (4 ounces) butter
• ⅔ cup heavy cream
• 2 pounds pitted cherries (fresh, frozen-drained, or maraschino)