Make the genoise: Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with rack in lower third. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment; butter the parchment. Dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
Whisk together flower, salt, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
Put eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer. Set over (not touching) a pan of simmering water, and whisk until sugar has dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch. Attach bowl to mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. Raise speed to high. Beat until mixture is pale and thick, about 4 minutes more.
Remove bowl from mixer. Sift flour mixture over the top; using large rubber spatula, carefully fold into egg mixture, cutting through middle and lifting gently over sides. When almost incorporated, pour melted butter down side of bowl; gently fold in to incorporate.
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake until centers spring back when lightly touched, about 15 minutes.
Let cool in pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a knife around sides of pan. Invert onto rack; remove parchment, and turn right side up on rack.
Make the Kirsch simple syrup: Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in kirsch. (The syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month).
Make the cherry filling: Whisk reserved cherry juice, sugar, kirsch, and cornstarch in a small saucepan until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Combine syrup and cherries in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 days.
Make the ganache: Bring cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour over chocolate in a bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Slowly whisk until smooth. Let cool completely, stirring often with a rubber spatula.
Make the espresso whipped cream: Beat cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar and espresso powder, and beat until soft peaks return.
Assemble the cake: Slice each cake in half horizontally. Place once cake layer, cut side up, on a cake stand. Brush top with 1/4 cup kirsch syrup. Spread with 2 cups whipped cream, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Remove cherries from filling syrup with slotted spoon, and transfer to medium bowl. Scatter 1 1/4 cup cherries evenly over whipped cream. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons filling syrup. Repeat 2 times . Place final cake layer, cut side down, on top, and spread with ganache. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	419.77 Kcal (1757 kJ)
Calories from fat	198.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22g	34%
Cholesterol	178.63mg	60%
Sodium	65.58mg	3%
Potassium	241.64mg	5%
Total Carbs	53.31g	18%
Sugars	47.96g	192%
Dietary Fiber	2.18g	9%
Protein	6.46g	13%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	51.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	223.35 Kcal (935 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.71g	34%
Cholesterol	95.04mg	60%
Sodium	34.89mg	3%
Potassium	128.57mg	5%
Total Carbs	28.36g	18%
Sugars	25.52g	192%
Dietary Fiber	1.16g	9%
Protein	3.44g	13%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Iron	0.6mg	6%
Calcium	27.3mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

9.8

Points
12

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium

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