Black Forest Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 1/4 cup (246 grams) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (110 grams) packed dark brown sugar
• 1 3/4 cup (219 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (86 grams) cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon chocolate or vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup hot coffee
• 24 ounces frozen sweet fresh cherries, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup (49 grams) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Kirschwasser
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/3 cup (40 grams) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Shaved (preferably) dark chocolate
• Luxardo maraschino cherries or fresh cherries