Black Forest Pound Cake - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 2/3 c butter, softened
• 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 c firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 1 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1/2 c unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 3/4 c sour cream
• 3 (1 oz.) bittersweet chocolate baking squares, finely chopped
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
• Shaved bittersweet chocolate
• 2 (12-oz.) packages frozen cherries
• 1/3 c sugar
• 1/3 c cold water
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• 2 tbsp. Kirsch or brandy
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt