For the batter
3/4 cup melted butter (150g)
6 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup heavy cream
For the syrup
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup brandy
For the filling and topping
3 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup maraschino cherries (reserve some whole)
For decorating the cake
100g chocolate shavings for topping (keep in refrigerator to prevent melting)
For the batter
3/4 cup melted butter (150g)
6 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup heavy cream
For the syrup
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup brandy
For the filling and topping
3 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup maraschino cherries (reserve some whole)
For decorating the cake
100g chocolate shavings for topping (keep in refrigerator to prevent melting)