Black Forest Cupcakes

Name: Black Forest Cupcakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: German, American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup cake flour (substitute all purpose flour); 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons espresso powder; 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted); 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs (room temperature); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 cups cherries (fresh or frozen); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon Kirsch (or other cherry liquor); 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold); 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons flavorless powdered gelatin; 2 tablespoons water; fresh cherries; dark chocolate shavings