German Black Forest Cake Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• FILLING:
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart cherries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cherry brandy or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• WHIPPED CREAM:
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar