Black Forest Sheet Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespooons granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• fresh cherries for decorating
• 1 24 oz jar pitted sour cherries in light syrup
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup icing sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 oz chocolate shavings