Black Forest Pound Cake with Cherry Sauce Recipe - (4/5)

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 1 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 3 (1-oz.) bittersweet chocolate baking squares, finely chopped
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• Shaved bittersweet chocolate
• Cherry Sauce
• 2 (12-oz.) packages frozen cherries
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Kirsch or brandy
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt