Decadent and Delicious Black Forest Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 cups heavy cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 can (20 ounces) pitted tart cherries, drained
• ¼ cup Kirsch liqueur
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chocolate shavings, for garnish