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Ingredients

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for tins
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for tins
• 2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 jar (12 ounces) preserved cherries in light syrup
• 2 tablespoons kirsch (cherry-flavored brandy)
• Pastry Cream
• Chocolate Ganache Glaze

Description

Chocolate And Cherries Are A Match Made In Heaven -- Or, In This Case -- The Black Forest Region Of Germany, Where The Original Layer Cake Was Created (and Cherries Are Abundant). These Miniature Versions Of The Classic German Dessert Are Saturated With

Martha Stewart