Black Forest Cake Recipe

Ingredients (18)

• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk , room temperature
• 2/3 cup canola oil
• 4 large eggs , room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup hot coffee
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh or 1 pound frozen dark cherries, defrosted
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 to 4 tablespoons kirsch (cherry liqueur)
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ounces dark chocolate