Step by step

Soak the layers with your favourite liqueur (cherry or maraschino), then spread on a layer of whipped cream and add the cherries on top

Tips
In the Black Forest region, in the south of Germany, this cake is called Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. Freiburg is widely known for the  famous black forest cake and for being the home of cuckoo clocks.
Trivia
When cherries are in season, you can replace the candied ones with the fresh ones.