Black Forest Cake Christmas

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup boiling water

• 1 jar (24 oz) dark cherries in syrup

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Dark chocolate shavings or curls

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans
   
   
2. In a bowl, mix flour , sugar , cocoa powder , baking powder , baking soda , and salt
   
   
3. Add eggs , buttermilk , oil , and vanilla extract . Mix until smooth
   
   
4. Gradually add boiling water , mixing until thin batter forms
   
   
5. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
   
   
6. Let the cakes cool completely
   
   
7. Whip heavy cream , powdered sugar , and vanilla extract to soft peaks
   
   
8. Slice the cakes in half horizontally. Layer with whipped cream, cherries , and more cream in between
   
   
9. Frost the outside of the cake with whipped cream and decorate with chocolate shavings and extra cherries