Black Forest Cake

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder*
• 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)*
• 1/2 cup (120ml) canola or vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup (180g) full fat sour cream, at room temperature*
• 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water or coffee*
• 2 (15 ounce) cans dark sweet cherries in heavy syrup*
• 2 Tablespoons cherry liqueur (sold as kirsch or kirschwasser)*
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
• two 4-ounce semi-sweet chocolate bars (226g), finely chopped
• optional: 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup*
• 2 cups (480ml) cold heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup (30g) confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract