Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a 9-inch (22 cm) cake pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Once cooled, slice the cake horizontally into three even layers.
Drizzle each layer with cherry juice or liqueur. Spread whipped cream and cherries between each layer of cake.
Frost the top and sides of the cake with whipped cream. Decorate with cherries and dark chocolate shavings.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
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