Creating Black Forest Cupcakes is a straightforward and pleasurable experience. Follow these steps to make your own:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 12 cupcake wells with paper liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
3. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until well combined.
4. Add Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
5. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare Whipped Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
8. Assemble Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a knife or cupcake corer to remove a small section from the center of each cupcake and fill with cherry pie filling.
9. Frost: Top each filled cupcake with the whipped cream mixture, swirling it high on top.
10. Garnish: Finish with chocolate shavings and a cherry on top for an elegant touch.

By following these steps, you can create stunning Black Forest Cupcakes that will surely impress!