Kirsch Schwarzwälder Torte (Black Forest Cake)
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups buttermilk Pit most of the cherries leaving about 10 for decoration on top …