INGREDIENTS
6 oz
butter (at room temperature)
4 3/4 oz
granulated sugar ((2/3 cup) )
5 oz
brown sugar ((2/3 cup), packed)
2
eggs (at room temperature)
2 tsp
vanilla extract
8 oz
buttermilk ((1 cup), at room temperature)
4 oz
sour cream ((1/2 cup), at room temperature)
2 tbsp
water ((or brewed coffee))
7 4/5 oz
all-purpose flour ((1¾ cups) )
3 oz
unsweetened cocoa powder ((1 cup), sifted)
1 1/2 tsp
baking soda
1/2 tsp
salt
1/2 cup
granulated sugar
1/2 cup
water
2 tbsp
kirsch ((or 1-2 tsp cherry extract))
4
egg yolks
3 tbsp
corn starch
2 cups
milk
1/2 cup
granulated sugar
salt
1 tsp
vanilla extract
6 oz
semi-sweet chocolate (melted)
2 tbsp
unsalted butter (at room temperature)
8 oz
semi-sweet chocolate (in one large block (for chocolate shavings))
1 1/2 cups
heavy cream ((or whipping cream))
1/3 cup
powdered sugar
1 tsp
vanilla extract
8 oz
cherries (fresh, pitted and coarsely chopped)
7
fresh cherries with stems