Ingredients:
For the cake:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the whipped cream:
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling and Topping:
1 jar cherries (or pitted fresh cherries)
2 tablespoons cherry juice (from a jar or fresh)
Chocolate shavings for garnish